Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Sycamore Borer
Synanthedon resplendens (Edwards, 1881)


Family: Sesiidae
Subfamily: Sesiinae
Identification:
Wing Span: 1.6-2.4 cm
Life History:
Flight:
Caterpillar Hosts: Prefered - Platanus racemosa (California sycamore); also used - Quercus agrifolia (Coast live oak); occasionally avacado.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: California north to Washington and Idaho, east to New Mexico.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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