Sycamore Borer

Synanthedon resplendens

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae

Synanthedon resplendens, also known as the sycamore borer moth, is species of a clearwing moth native to western North America. Larva of this moth live under the bark of sycamore, ceanothus, coast live oak, and, on rare occasions, avocado trees. Sycamore hosts include California sycamore, Arizona sycamore, and American sycamore trees.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 44

Sources and credits

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Sycamore Borer

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