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Squash Vine Borer - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Copyright © 2010 G.K. Gerber

Squash Vine Borer - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
August 14, 2010
Size: ~24 mm
This interesting moth was sitting contentedly on a squash plant in a garden. From BugGuide images it looks like Squash Vine Borer - Hodges#2536 (Melittia cucurbitae). Will wait for an expert opinion before placing for VA/Aug.

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Contributed by G.K. Gerber on 15 August, 2010 - 12:48am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Maury J. Heiman, 15 August, 2010 - 1:05am

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