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Synanthedon pictipes
A pest similar to the Peachtree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/893... - except that the larvae prefer older trees and will attack any part of the tree, whereas the larvae of S. exitiosa generally stays near the base of the trunk. Adults are diurnal often seen nectaring from flowers.
Eastern Canada & U.S. - as far west as Minnesota in the North & eastern Texas in the South. Host Plants: Stone fruits (Prunus) including peach, cherry, plum, prune, nectarine apricot and ornamental shrubs.
Spotted on Jul 12, 2011
Submitted on Feb 10, 2012
5 Comments
the second photo gives a good view!
Thanks Latimeria :) I agree they are amazing, it's almost ironic how destructive their larvae are...
The clearwing moths are such a beautiful group, thanks for your picture!
Thank you Karen!
Lovely photo!