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Peachtree Borer

Synanthedon exitiosa

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Description:

Dull black in color with orange on the abdomen. I'm thinking it might be a mimic of a wasp.

Habitat:

Near wetlands.....

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago
Peachtree Borer, female
Synanthedon exitiosa Species Synanthedon exitiosa - Peachtree Borer - Hodges#2583 - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

PeterChereshnoski
PeterChereshnoski 11 years ago

Thanks ForestDragon, I think you nailed it!

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

I think this is the most likely option:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/432
Synanthedon exitiosa - Peachtree Borer, female

This is where the similar moths are:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/44126/bgpa...

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PeterChereshnoski
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PeterChereshnoski

Ft. Drum, New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 12, 2012
Submitted on Jun 12, 2012

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