Synanthedon exitiosa
(Say, 1823)
Peachtree Borer
Sort #: 922 | P #: 550124 | MPG #: 2583 | PFG Page #: 80
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Larval feeding type: Bark borer, usually just below ground level
Larval substrate: Prunus* spp., incl. Prunus avium (Cherry), Prunus domestica (Plum), Prunus maritima (Beach Plum), Prunus persica (Peach), Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry), also Amelanchier arborea (Downy Serviceberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 9/26 (135 records)
Comment: A specific pheromone for this species is commercially available, although it seems to be attracted to several different lures, in particular the general Clearwing Borer lure from Great Lakes IPM.
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2025
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 141
