Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513
Pennisetia marginatum
This record describes Pennisetia marginatum (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - resembles a yellow jacket. Body black with some yellow streaking and four or more narrow yellow bands around abdomen; legs dull yellow; forewing dark olive and reddish-brown with prominent dark discal bar; antennae black, pectinate in male, simple in female (see description at E.H. Strickland Museum). Larva - white, sometimes pinkish, with brown head. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tinthiinae
- Tribe
- Pennisetiini
- Genus
- Pennisetia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults are active during the day on or near raspberry/blackberry plants.
Geographic Range
Throughout most of United States and southern Canada. Fewer records from the Rockies and the Great Plains. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from July to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore inside and girdle the canes of blackberry/raspberry , including Rubus idaeus, R. occidentalis, R. procerus, R. lacineatus, R. loganobaccus, R. odoratus, R. spectabilis . They do not feed on leaves or fruit. ( 4 )
Life History
Most individuals require two years to complete development but all life stages are present in any given year. Eggs laid singly on underside of host leaf in August and September. Overwinters as young larvae then feeds on new canes in the spring. Older larvae often girdle canes near ground-level causing much damage. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pennisetia marginatum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 (8)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by cotinis , Steve Nanz , Robin McLeod , anitagould , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513
What is Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513?
Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 (Pennisetia marginatum) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513?
Forewing length 8-16 mm. , Wingspan: ♂ 18-25 mm, ♀ 25-37 mm. Larva length to 29-38 mm.
How do you identify Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513?
Adult - resembles a yellow jacket. Body black with some yellow streaking and four or more narrow yellow bands around abdomen; legs dull yellow; forewing dark olive and reddish-brown with prominent dark discal bar; antennae black, pectinate in male, simple in female (see description at E.H. Strickland Museum). Larva - white, sometimes pinkish, with brown head. ( 3 )
Where is Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults are active during the day on or near raspberry/blackberry plants. |
| Range | Throughout most of United States and southern Canada. Fewer records from the Rockies and the Great Plains. ( 4 ) |
What does Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 eat?
The diet of the Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 includes Larvae bore inside and girdle the canes of blackberry/raspberry , including Rubus idaeus, R. occidentalis, R. procerus, R. lacineatus, R. loganobaccus, R. odoratus, R. spectabilis . They do not feed on leaves or fruit. ( 4 ).
When is Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513 active?
Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513: seasonal activity - Adults fly from July to October. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Raspberry Crown Borer - Hodges#2513?
Most individuals require two years to complete development but all life stages are present in any given year. Eggs laid singly on underside of host leaf in August and September. Overwinters as young larvae then feeds on new canes in the spring. Older larvae often girdle canes near ground-level causing much damage. ,