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Squash Vine Borer Moth

Melittia sp.

Photo by aswedishelf
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black flying insect. Wings are black and clear. Back set of legs are fairly good size for it.
I found it buzzing my garden. Not sure if it was looking for a meal or if it was attracted to the water on the plants.

Species ID Suggestions

Squash Vine Borer Moth

Melittia sp.

Comments (3)

That is a moth? Makes sense though. It was buzzing my squash in my garden. I didn't know a squash borer was a moth. I had a lot of trouble with them this year in my garden along with squash bugs.
Either M. cucurbitae or calabaza. I would need to see the whole abdomen to be sure.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2014

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