Synanthedon sigmoidea

(Beutenmüller, 1897)
Willow Clearwing

Sort #: 918 | P #: 550111 | MPG #: 2569
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Larval feeding type: Bark borer
Larval substrate: Low growing Salix spp. (Willow) in bays, along streams, dunes
Phenology: Adult: 8/29 to 9/03 (2 records)

Comment: Can apparently be attracted to the Grape Root Borer (V. polistiformis) lure. Type locality is Walpole, MA

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1882
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 5