Eichlinia cucurbitae

(Harris, 1828)
Squash Vine Borer

Sort #: 1248 | P3 #: 640081 | MPG #: 2536 | PFG Page #: 76
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Larval feeding type: Root and stem borer
Larval substrate: Cucurbita* spp. (Squash, Zucchini, Pumpkin)
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 to 9/16 (178 records)

Comment: Squash Vine Borer pheromone is available from Great Lakes IPM or Alpha Scents, Inc.; Formerly known as 'Melittia cucurbitae'

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1828
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 194