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Clytoleptus albofasciatus
Grape Trunk Borer
Clytoleptus albofasciatus is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) and the sole species in the genus Clytoleptus. It is commonly known as the Grape Trunk Borer. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Ontario, Québec, and other Canadian provinces, as well as the United States. It has been captured in baited jug traps using ethanol and wine mixtures, suggesting attraction to fermenting volatiles.
Desmia maculalis
Grape Leafroller Moth
Desmia maculalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, currently treated as a synonym of Desmia funeralis (the Grape Leaffolder Moth). The species was described by Westwood in 1832. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are known to feed on grape and related plants, rolling or folding leaves for shelter. The taxonomic status of Desmia maculalis as a distinct species versus a synonym remains subject to revision.
Ptosima
Redbud Borers, jewel beetles
Ptosima is a genus of jewel beetles (family Buprestidae) in the subfamily Polycestinae. The genus contains approximately 12 described species distributed across multiple continents. One species, Ptosima undecimmaculata, is a documented agricultural pest of grapevines, with larvae boring into stems and roots. Adults of at least some species feed on leaves and shoots of host plants. The common name "Redbud Borers" suggests association with Cercis (redbud) trees for certain species, though this relationship requires confirmation.