|
|
|---|
The clear-winged moths, unlike other moths have their wings without scales, thus they are transparent or clear. Many species look almost exactly like bees or wasps. They are brightly colored and are active during the day. There are 115 species in North America. The larvae are white and usually without markings. Some of the most common species in North and Central Florida include the dogwood borer, Synanthedon scitula (Harris) (shown above); elm borer, S. geliformis; and maple collus borer, S. acerni (Clemens).
Return to the boring insects page