Synanthedon rhododendri

(Beutenmüller, 1909)
Rhododendron Borer

Sort #: 1252 | P3 #: 640092 | MPG #: 2551
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Larval feeding type: Bark and twig borer
Larval substrate: Rhododendron spp., Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)
Phenology: Adult: 6/16 to 7/05 (20 records)

Comment: Males easily attracted to general Clearwing Borer lure (Great Lakes IPM) and S. scitula lure, usually between 10am and 2pm.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 21