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Peachtree Borer Moth

Synanthedon exitiosa

Photo by Darwinist
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and orange moth. About 1 inch long. Often mistaken for wasps.

Reference Links:

Peachtree Borer | University of Kentucky Entomology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Darwinist
It is interesting. First time i have seen one. When I looked up Edwards wasp moth, I saw a picture of this one too! Turns out it's a Peachtree Borer Moth. Thanks for the lead!! :)
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It looks a bit like an Edwards wasp moth, but with different markings. Interesting!

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