Synanthedon rileyana
(Edwards, 1881)
Riley's Clearwing
Sort #: 1253 | P3 #: 640093 | MPG #: 2552 | PFG Page #: 78
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Larval feeding type: Root borer
Larval substrate: Solanum carolinense (Horse Nettle)
Phenology: Adult: 7/21 to 8/28 (3 records)
Comment: Males of this species have been attracted to S. viburni and S. pictipes pheromones.
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2018
Last Year Reported: 2021
Distribution by County: Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol
Number of Records: 3
