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Melittia cucurbitae, Squash Vine Borer - Melittia cucurbitae
Copyright © 2008 Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)

Melittia cucurbitae, Squash Vine Borer - Melittia cucurbitae
40.6833, -73.9772, Brooklyn (Kings County) County, New York, USA
July 12, 2008
On Milkweed, Asclepias sp.

Looks like other photos of this species. Also, Milkweed seems to be a preferred food source, judging from the other photos.
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Contributed by Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener) on 24 August, 2009 - 6:27pm
Last updated 25 August, 2009 - 9:14am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Thanks for the confirmation!

So, guess I shouldn't plant any Milkweed near my squash!
… Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener), 25 August, 2009 - 9:14am login or register to post comments

 
why??
You don't like these awesome critters??

As John Himmelman states, "My wife grows squash every year, but they're free of these moths. I secretly hope for a couple of them and would be more than happy to replace any lost vegetables with a trip to the grocery store."
… Roar, 25 August, 2009 - 10:10am login or register to post comments

 
Beauty vs. Squash
I think it's a beautiful moth. I'm happy to let their young feast on summer squash, which I loathe. But don't touch my hard winter squashes!
… Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener), 25 August, 2009 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

 
I have it good
Our neighbors have squash in which Squash Vine Borers destroy, and they are attracted to our flowers. So I get the moth's beauty for free:)
… Roar, 25 August, 2009 - 10:43am login or register to post comments

yes.
This is a squash vine borer.
… Roar, 25 August, 2009 - 8:54am login or register to post comments

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