Squash Vine Borer Moth - Melittia satyriniformis syn. Melittia cucurbitae
Family: Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)

The only place I've seen the squash vine borer adult moth is nectaring on milkweed flowers (Asclepius sp.)
Live adult moths photographed in the wild at Winfield IL.


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