Podosesia syringae

(Harris, 1839)
Ash Borer

Sort #: 1267 | P3 #: 640130 | MPG #: 2589 | PFG Page #: 80
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Larval feeding type: Bores in the trunks and branches
Larval substrate: Fraxinus (Ash), Chionanthus (Fringe Tree), Syringa (Lilac) and related species
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 8/01 (38 records)

Comment: A specific pheromone for this species is commercially available, but it is also easily attracted to the general Clearwing Borer lure (Great Lakes IPM)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1873
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Barnstable
Number of Records: 44