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Dogwood Borer

Synanthedon scitula

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Sesiidae

Synanthedon scitula, the dogwood borer or pecan borer, is a moth that is a pest of many plants including the dogwood and pecan. It is notorious due to the severity of damage it can cause and its widespread geographical distribution. Description and ecology Eggs Synanthedon scitula eggs are a light chestnut brown color and are 0.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 244Canada · 94