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Squash vine borer

Melittia cucurbitae

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Description:

Found this flying around milkweed in a swampy area. About half an inch long.

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The GeoDex
The GeoDex 7 years ago
Squash vine borer
Melittia cucurbitae Squah vine borer


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3 Comments

The GeoDex
The GeoDex 7 years ago

No problem I'm glad I could help.

turtlesandtombstones
turtlesandtombstones 7 years ago

Thanks!

The GeoDex
The GeoDex 7 years ago

Could it be a squah vine borer? The legs look very similar.

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turtlesandtombstones
Spotted by
turtlesandtombstones

Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Jun 29, 2016
Submitted on Jul 2, 2016

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