Synanthedon scitula

(Harris, 1839)
Dogwood Borer

Sort #: 1250 | P3 #: 640090 | MPG #: 2549 | PFG Page #: 78
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Larval feeding type: Bark borer
Larval substrate: Many deciduous trees and shrubs, incl. Malus (Apple), Betula (Birch), Cornus (Dogwood), Quercus alba* (White Oak), Quercus velutina* (Black Oak), Salix (Willow), Morella (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/21 to 9/27 (23 records)

Comment: A specific pheromone for this species is commercially available, although a combination of S. exitiosa and V. polistiformis lures apparently also works.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1867
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Dukes
Number of Records: 28