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Unidentified bee? Moth? - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Copyright © 2012 sdkucavich

Unidentified bee? Moth? - Eichlinia cucurbitae
Wisconsin, USA
July 24, 2005
Size: Approx. 1.25 inch
Shot in afternoon. body and legs appear "furry". No visible stinger. Orange and black the predominant colors.
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Contributed by sdkucavich on 12 August, 2012 - 6:17pm

Moth
Looks like the Squash Vine Borer:



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… Ken Wolgemuth, 12 August, 2012 - 6:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Squash Vine Borer
Thank you so much for the quick identification! No wonder why my squash has taken a hit this year....I'm busy taking a picture of these when I should be squashing (no pun intended)them!
… sdkucavich, 12 August, 2012 - 8:11pm login or register to post comments

Melittia cucurbitae - Squash Vine Borer - Hodges #2536
Moved from ID Request.

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Cropped your photo to show mainly the moth.
Thanks
… Maury J. Heiman, 12 August, 2012 - 6:22pm login or register to post comments

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