I am a species of metallic wood-bearing beetle
I can do some damage to oak and maple trees
But I'm totally harmless to people.
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sources: https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/2934
https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/woodborer-metallic-woodboring-beetle/
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