Synanthedon acerrubri explained

Synanthedon acerrubri, commonly known as the red maple borer or the maple clearwing moth,^[1] is a species of clearwing borer moth.^[2]

Range

Synanthedon acerrubri is found in the Eastern half of the United States and Canada.^{[3] [4]}

Ecology

Synanthedon acerrubri bore into several species of maple tree, especially red maples and sugar maples. They can cause significant damage to maple trees.

Notes and References

1. Brown . Larry N. . 1988 . First records of a maple clearwing moth, Synanthedon acerrubri (family Sesiidae) in Florida . Florida Scientist . English . 51 . 2 . 0098-4590.
2. Web site: Krischik . Vera . Davidson . John . 2013-03-06 . IPM (Integrated Pest Management) of Midwest Landscapes . 2023-06-12 . University of Minnesota Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability.
3. Book: Taft . William H. . A Guide to the Clearwing Borers (Sesiidae) of the North Central United States . Snow . J. Wendell . University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service . 1991 . North Central Regional Publication No. 394. 11299/207583 .
4. Brown . L. N. . Mizell . R. F. . 1993-08-01 . The clearwing borers of Florida (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) . Tropical Lepidoptera Research . en . 1–21 . 2575-9256.