Phymatodes nitidus
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Phymatodes nitidus is a species of longhorn beetle
. It lays its eggs on the surface of Giant Sequoia and Coast Redwood cones, into which the larva
e then burrow.
Longhorn beetle
The longhorn beetles are a cosmopolitan family of beetles, typically characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long as or longer than the beetle's body...
. It lays its eggs on the surface of Giant Sequoia and Coast Redwood cones, into which the larva
Larva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
e then burrow.