Skip to main content

Squash Vine Borer Moth

Melittia sp.

Photo by aswedishelf
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

31.816, -99.5121

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.

Reference Link
Fyn Kynd
1

Comments (3)
aswedishelf
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.
Fyn Kynd
Either M. cucurbitae or calabaza. I would need to see the whole abdomen to be sure.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedAugust 14, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies