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Squash Vine Borer Moth
Melittia cucurbitae
38.9529, -83.7607
Field Notes
Description:
Robust dark grey body, with reddish-orange legs, and abdomen.
Easily confused with a wasp, and wings move like a humming-bird moth.
Habitat:
Spotted nectaring on butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) in my front yard.
Notes:
The second spotting of this species, as it is a favorite of mine.
Reference Links:
Squash Vine Borer and Squash Bug | Entomology
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 8, 2017
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