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Squash Vine Borer - Melittia cucurbitae - female
Copyright © 2005 Cotinis

Squash Vine Borer - Melittia cucurbitae - Female
Parkwood, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
July 10, 2005
Size: 19 mm
Found ovipositing on cucumber leaves in my garden. I looked for the eggs, but could not find them. The wasp mimicry, including buzzing wings, is very convincing. Later captured and measured.
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Contributed by Cotinis on 12 July, 2005 - 10:24am

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