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Squash Vine Borer Moth (Melittia cucurbitae)
Dorsal
Ventral
Specimen: Glenn Heights (Dallas Co.), Texas -- July 4, 2008
| Caterpillar Hostplants | Squash, pumpkin, cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons. |
| Area
Sighting Locations | Across our area, particularly where host plants are present or nearby. |
| Seasonal Flight Data | |
| General Notes | Larvae burrow into plant stems. |
Additional Photographs
| OVA |
LARVA |
PUPA |
ADULT |
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