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Persimmon Borer Moth (2590) - Synanthedon exitiosa - female

Persimmon Borer Moth (2590) - Synanthedon exitiosa - Female
Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, USA
August 26, 2012
This appears to be a Persimmon Borer Moth (Sannina uroceriformis), however, there is little information on this moth in bugguide. This seems to match the photos in the MPG (Moth Photographer's Group) website. Seek confirmation.

Moved
Moved from Persimmon Borer. Sorry, Peachtree

 
Borer
Thanks to all for your help. After doing further reading and evaluation, I see why all of you reached the conclusion on the Peachtree Borer. Totally agree.

 
LOL
I tried to get you another Alabama first :)

Persimmon Borer - Hodges #2590
Moved from Sesioidea.

moth ID
I am certain that this is a freshly emerged female Peach Tree Borer. The adults can change in appearance once they have be out in nature for a few days.

Dr Taft will stop by shortly,
we're certain, and give us his thoughts.

I just don't know
Lew,
This does resemble a Persimmon Borer Moth. After researching (Maury & I updated guide page), I'm not sure. The only clues to its ID are not visible, like the clear patch in the basal area of HW. As for the bluish-black color, there are moths posted as Peachtree Borer that look like your moth. My Daddy used to tell me, "When you don't know, you just don't know."
Robert

 
Just don't know
Robert: I initially thought that this moth was indeed a Peachtree Borer but I went back to the area where I photographed the moth and found two persimmon trees as well as fruit on the ground. I thought persimmon leaves were not toothed but further research suggests they can be so I am now wondering if that is indeed a persimmon leaf in the photo. The bluish coloration of the wings, however, do suggest the Peachtree Borer. I agree the real clues such as the clear patch on the HW are unfortunately not visible. I am a biochemist, however, not an entomologist or lepidopterist so I will leave the decision to the experts.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

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