Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582
Synanthedon resplendens
This record describes Synanthedon resplendens (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see descriptions by Duckworth & Eichlin and Solomon, as well as Engelhardt figures, available in Print References. Larva - body pinkish white to dark pink, head reddish brown. Regarding the potential management of trees infested with these moths, the University of California's Integrated Pest Management Program states on their website : Sycamores tolerate extensive boring by this insect, and generally no control is recommended.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Synanthedon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California north to Washington and Idaho, east to New Mexico. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: prefered - Platanus racemosa (California sycamore); also used - Quercus agrifolia (Coast live oak); occasionally avacado. ,
Life History
See Duckworth & Eichlin and Solomon in Print References.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Synanthedon resplendens. 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 Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Hartmut Wisch , Robert Lord Zimlich , Harsi S. Parker , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582
What is Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582?
Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582 (Synanthedon resplendens) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582?
Forewing length 8-12 mm. Larva to 18 mm. Pupa about 10 mm.
How do you identify Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582?
Adult - see descriptions by Duckworth & Eichlin and Solomon, as well as Engelhardt figures, available in Print References. Larva - body pinkish white to dark pink, head reddish brown.
Where is Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582 found?
Range: California north to Washington and Idaho, east to New Mexico. ,
What does Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582 eat?
The diet of the Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582 includes Larval hosts: prefered - Platanus racemosa (California sycamore); also used - Quercus agrifolia (Coast live oak); occasionally avacado. ,.
What is the life cycle of a Sycamore Borer - Hodges#2582?
See Duckworth & Eichlin and Solomon in Print References.