Moths and Butterflies of Massachusetts
Clearwing Moths
The Sesiidae or clearwing moths are a family of the Lepidoptera in most species of which the wings partially have hardly any of the normal lepidopteran scales, leaving them transparent. The bodies are generally striped with yellow, red or white, sometimes very brightly, and they have simple antennae. The general appearance is sufficiently similar to a wasp or hornet to make it ...more ↓
Carpenterworm Moth
Prionoxystus robiniae, the carpenterworm moth or locust borer, is a moth of the Cossidae family. It is found in North America, more specifically in southern Canada and most of the United States.
Maple Callus Borer Moth
Synanthedon acerni, the maple callus borer, is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is found in Western Canada.
Squash Vine Borer Moth
The squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae) is a diurnal species of sesiid moth. It is a pest that attacks wild and cultivated varieties of squash. The moth is often mistaken for a bee or wasp because of its movements, and the bright orange hindleg scales. The females typically lay their eggs at the base of leaf stalks, and the caterpillars develop and feed inside the stalk, ...more ↓
Peachtree Borer Moth
Synanthedon exitiosa, the peachtree borer, is a species of moth in the family Sesiidae that is native to North America.
