Synanthedon tipuliformis

(Clerck, 1759)
Currant borer

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Larval feeding type: Cane and twig borer
Larval substrate: Ribes spp. (Currant, Gooseberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/05 to 9/07 (5 records)

Comment: A specific pheromone for this species is commercially available.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk
Number of Records: 10