Boring-larva
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Phormoestes
Phormoestes is a monotypic genus of small moths in the family Choreutidae (subfamily Millieriidae), established by Heppner in 1982. The sole species, Phormoestes palmettovora, is endemic to Florida, United States. The genus is distinguished by distinctive morphological features in both adult and immature stages, most notably a pupal case that resembles a basket—reflected in the etymology of its name.
Synanthedon fatifera
Arrowwood Clearwing Moth
A clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, commonly known as the Arrowwood Clearwing Moth. Adults are diurnal and wasp-mimicking, with predominantly dark coloration and pale markings. The species is known for boring into the crowns of Viburnum shrubs, where larval feeding can cause significant damage to host plants. It occurs across the northern Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America.