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Sycamore Borer

Synanthedon resplendens

Photo by oxyjack
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Field Notes

Description:

Wasp mimic moth of the family Sesiidae.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Species ID Suggestions

strawberry crown borer

Synanthedon bibionipennis

Reference Link
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Comments (5)
WilliamTaft
This is actually Synanthedon bibionipennis.
Mark Ridgway
That's an impressive list of trees they can do damage to.
oxyjack
Thank you! Yes, we have a tree that produces green figs.
Mark Ridgway
Good snap. Very interesting looking moth. Is it on a fig leaf?

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PublishedMarch 6, 2012

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