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Possible moth flying like bee or wasp. - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Copyright © 2015 Eric M

Possible moth flying like bee or wasp. - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
July 18, 2015
Size: 2 cm
Early afternoon, temp in mid-70s, fairly sunny. Behaved like a bee or moth in flight, but furry parts and antenna make me wonder if it's a moth. It was investigating zucchini plants, seemed not interested in the flowers. Seemed to prefer shade under plant. Other pics available.
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Contributed by Eric M on 18 July, 2015 - 1:07pm
Last updated 18 July, 2015 - 3:43pm

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… metrioptera, 18 July, 2015 - 3:43pm login or register to post comments

Squash Vine Borer…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 18 July, 2015 - 1:09pm login or register to post comments

 
squash vine borer
Thanks for your prompt help, Ross. I was afraid it was something like that. Now we're finding the eggs under the leaves...
--Eric
… Eric M, 18 July, 2015 - 1:28pm login or register to post comments

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