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Squash vine borer

Melittia cucurbitae

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Field Notes

Description:

Found this flying around milkweed in a swampy area. About half an inch long.

Species ID Suggestions

Squash vine borer

Melittia cucurbitae

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The GeoDex
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Comments (3)
The GeoDex
Could it be a squah vine borer? The legs look very similar.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2016

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