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Caught in Trap for Squash Borers - Synanthedon refulgens

Caught in Trap for Squash Borers - Synanthedon refulgens
Manchaca, Hays County, Texas, USA
June 28, 2021
Size: small
Put out a trap for squash borers that included a pheromone. Only insects caught were these little bee-looking insects that are actually quite pretty. Did not catch anything else.

Moved
Moved from Clearwing Moths.

Moth ID
My inspection indicates this is Synanthedon refulgens. Thank you for sending those moths.

moth request
Would you being willing to send that moth so it can be examined. I will cover any postal cost. please advise.

Cropped and moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

Looks Like
family is sessidae

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