Kebnat
INSECTS

Dogwood Borer Moth

Synanthedon scitula

Insects
Introduced
Dogwood Borer Moth, photo 1 of 5
Dogwood Borer Moth, Male
Dogwood Borer Moth, Female

Butterfly or moth in the family Sesiidae. Introduced to Québec.

There are 50 observations of Dogwood Borer Moth in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and July and become rare from September to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montréal13
  2. Montérégie12
  3. Abitibi-Témiscamingue9
  4. Capitale-Nationale6
  5. Laurentides3
  6. Outaouais3
  7. Estrie2
  8. Chaudière-Appalaches1
  9. Centre-du-Québec1

What the caterpillar eats

PeachPrunus persica
NinebarkPhysocarpus opulifolius
Black cherryPrunus serotina

Similar species

Ironweed Clearwing MothCarmenta bassiformis
Currant Clearwing MothSynanthedon tipuliformis
Peachtree Borer MothSynanthedon exitiosa
Oak Gall Borer MothSynanthedon decipiens
Maple Clearwing MothSynanthedon acerrubri