Vitacea scepsiformis

(Edwards, 1881)
Lesser Grape Root Borer

Sort #: 1244 | P3 #: 640066 | MPG #: 2531
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Larval feeding type: Bark borer
Larval substrate: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper), possibly Vitis spp.
Phenology: Adult: 8/06 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2017

Distribution by County: Barnstable
Number of Records: 1