Synanthedon kathyae

Duckworth & Eichlin, 1977
Holly Borer

Sort #: 913 | P #: 550099 | MPG #: 2579
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Larval feeding type: Root and lower trunk borer
Larval substrate: Ilex spp. (Hollies) and possibly other trees
Phenology: Adult: 6/25 to 7/19 (5 records)

Comment: Males have been attracted to the General Clearwing Borer lure/pheromone sold by Great Lakes IPM, but also P. marginatum and Paranthrene robiniae lures

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1979
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Worcester, Essex, Norfolk, Barnstable
Number of Records: 6