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Peachtree Borer Moth

Synanthedon exitiosa

Description:

Black and orange moth. About 1 inch long. Often mistaken for wasps.

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2 Comments

Darwinist
Darwinist 12 years ago

It is interesting. First time i have seen one. When I looked up Edwards wasp moth, I saw a picture of this one too! Turns out it's a Peachtree Borer Moth. Thanks for the lead!! :)

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textless 12 years ago

It looks a bit like an Edwards wasp moth, but with different markings. Interesting!

Darwinist
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Darwinist

Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 18, 2011
Submitted on Sep 18, 2011

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