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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