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Wasp Moth ID - Melittia cucurbitae
Copyright © 2007 William V. Walbek

Wasp Moth ID - Melittia cucurbitae
Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 29, 2007
Size: 1"
I have seen one other individual nectaring at Milkweed. Help me out you moth experts.
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Contributed by William V. Walbek on 8 August, 2007 - 10:57pm
Last updated 9 August, 2007 - 9:49am

Squash Vine Borer
Hodges#2536 ~ Melittia cucurbitae
images in the guide here
… David Kleiman, 8 August, 2007 - 11:02pm login or register to post comments

 
Squash Vine borer
Thank you! That was quick. Really a clearwing, not a wasp moth i guess.
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