Vitacea polistiformis explained

Vitacea polistiformis, the grape root borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found throughout the midwest of the United States, south to Florida and Texas.^{[1] [2]} It can reduce productivity as much as 47%. Scientists are exploring the possibility of using soil acoustics to locate and combat infestations of pests.^[3]

External links

• mothphotographersgroup

Notes and References

1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/167909 Bug Guide
2. http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/pestalert/insect_pests_of_grapes.pdf Insect Pests of Grapes
3. Eberle . Ute . Life in the soil was thought to be silent. What if it isn’t? . Knowable Magazine . 9 February 2022 . 10.1146/knowable-020922-2 . free . 15 February 2022.