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Asian Longhorn Beetle

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Posted by Wesley Fleming on 4/3/2007
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"The Asian long-horned beetle, translated as Sky Ox in Chinese, is native to China where it causes widespread mortality of poplar, willow, elm, and maple throughout vast areas of eastern Asia. An invasive species in the United States, the larva of this beetle has a voracious appetite for wood. Females of this species chew into the bark and lay eggs. When the eggs hatch, the immature beetles, which look like big white worms, chew their way farther into the tree. When they mature, the full-grown beetles chew their way out of the tree. The beetle life cycle leaves trees riddled with holes, oozing sap. The USDA believes this beetle can probably survive and reproduce in most sections of the country where suitable host trees exist. The beetle has also invaded Britain, Austria and Germany." - adapted from Wikipedia.org

Made of Effetre glass on a GTT Phantom. Measures about 2.5" x 2" x 0.75".

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 Artist:   Wesley Fleming  Contact Artist 
Wesley Fleming
Wesley Fleming, glass sculptor Wesley is inspired by the shapes and colors of nature as well as his wacky imagination, spending much of his spare time exploring under rocks and logs outdoors. With his glass insects, Wesley mimics actual species with intricate detail. In other pieces he conjures creatures from dreams and his inner reality. Wesley has been working with hot glass for 9 years and is represented by galleries around the United States. His work can be found online at: www.wesleyfleming.com

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  • Robert Koch Glass
    sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
    Robert Koch Glass: !
    4/3/2007 2:23 PM
  • Max
    dangerous source
    Max: Wes you rule, but don't you know how much using wikipedia as source can cause scandal? Hahaha - email me or message me here- I'm in western mass. -Max
    4/3/2007 7:30 PM
  • Rex Trimm
    I have a suggestion
    Rex Trimm: The USDA is conducting searches out here for that bug and the emerald ash beetle. They have traps all over. I even have temporary tattoos of the emerald ash. My neighbor worked for them. I might be able to get you in touch with the entemologist in charge of this area. You might be able to get a gig making these bugs for examples.
    4/4/2007 11:18 AM
  • michael angelo
    wow
    Michael Angelo: 2 kewl
    4/5/2007 8:42 AM



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