Vitacea polistiformis

(Harris, 1854)
Grape Root Borer

Sort #: 898 | P #: 550065 | MPG #: 2530
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Larval feeding type: Root borer, two-year life cycle
Larval substrate: Vitis (Grape)
Phenology: Adult: 7/25 (1 record)

Comment: Pheromone for this species is commercially available, e.g. from Alpha Scents, Inc.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2014

Distribution by County: Nantucket
Number of Records: 1