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Sycamore Borer

Synanthedon resplendens

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Wasp mimic moth of the family Sesiidae.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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WilliamTaft
WilliamTaft 10 years ago
strawberry crown borer
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5 Comments

WilliamTaft
WilliamTaft 10 years ago

This is actually Synanthedon bibionipennis.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

That's an impressive list of trees they can do damage to.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

http://bugguide.net/node/view/62378

oxyjack
oxyjack 12 years ago

Thank you! Yes, we have a tree that produces green figs.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

Good snap. Very interesting looking moth. Is it on a fig leaf?

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oxyjack
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oxyjack

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 20, 2010
Submitted on Mar 6, 2012

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