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Squash Vine Borer

Melittia cucurbitae

Photo by SiobhanWalker
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black. Flies around garden like a bee, pollinating flowers. About 3/4 inch in length. Here he sits on an eggplant leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

Squash Vine Borer

Melittia cucurbitae

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Photographed
PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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