Synanthedon scitula (Harris, 1839) is a animal in the Sesiidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Synanthedon scitula (Harris, 1839)
Synanthedon scitula (dogwood borer/pecan borer) is a widespread, damaging pest moth of plants including dogwood and pecan.
Synanthedon scitula, commonly known as the dogwood borer or pecan borer, is a species of moth. This moth acts as a pest that attacks many different plants, including dogwood and pecan. It is well known for two key traits: the severe damage it can inflict on host plants, and its wide geographic distribution.
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Carmenta armasata (Druce, 1892)
Albuna fraxini (Edwards, 1881)
Synanthedon conopiformis (Esper, 1782)
Vitacea scepsiformis (Edwards, 1881)
Synanthedon andrenaeformis (Laspeyres, 1801)
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