About Vitacea polistiformis (Harris, 1854)
Vitacea polistiformis, commonly known as the grape root borer, is a moth species that belongs to the family Sesiidae. This species is distributed across the midwestern region of the United States, and its range extends southward to Florida and Texas. Infestations of this moth can reduce grape productivity by as much as 47%. Researchers are currently investigating the use of soil acoustics to detect and manage grape root borer infestations. Adult Vitacea polistiformis are Batesian mimics of Polistes paper wasps.
