Vitacea scepsiformis

(Edwards, 1881)
Lesser Grape Root Borer

Sort #: 899 | P #: 550066 | MPG #: 2531
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Larval feeding type: Bark borer
Larval substrate: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper), possibly Vitis spp.
Phenology: Adult: 7/19 to 8/06 (2 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Barnstable
Number of Records: 2