Sesiidae Activity Using Pheromone Lures 2021
This post is a summary of my first experience using lures to attract moths. S. sapygaeformis (Florida Oakgall Borer) was
by far the most common Sesiidae moth here with 80 observations in the fall and 3 observations in the spring. All of these
except one were observed at the Vivagrow Peachtree Borer Lure. Some of the specimens entered the trap but most of them
did not, having been observed buzzing around the trap without entering.
One observation of S. sapygaeformis was recorded at the Alpha Scents SYNEXI lure. The only other Alpha Scents lure
with positive results was the VITPOL lure with one recorded observation of V. polistiformis.
Two observations of M. calabaza were recorded in nectaring activity away from the lures.
The Vivagrow Peachtree Borer Lure is available from Amazon.com, others from AlphaScents.com.
S. sapygaeformis observation from 10/23/21 captured in trap:
Table of lures used in 2021 with recorded species:
|
Lure |
Target Species |
Date Lure Placed in Yard |
Total # of observations |
Observation Dates |
|
Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure #1 |
Synanthedon sapygaeformis (1) |
4/5/21 - 6/14/21 |
3 |
4/9/21 - 4/14/21 |
|
Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure #2 |
Synanthedon sapygaeformis |
6/14/21 – 8/10/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure #3 |
Synanthedon sapygaeformis |
8/10/21 – 10/2/21 |
35 |
8/14/21 – 9/30/21 |
|
Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure #4 |
Synanthedon sapygaeformis |
10/2/21 – 12/27/21 |
44 |
10/2/21 – 12/17/21 |
|
Alpha Scents SYNSCI #1 |
Synanthedon scitula |
4/25/21 – 5/25/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents PODSYR |
Podosesia syringae |
5/22/21 – 6/22/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents SYNPIC |
Synanthedon pictipes |
5/22/21 – 6/22/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents VITPOL #1 |
Vitacea polistiformis |
5/22/21 – 6/22/21 |
1 |
6/7/21 |
|
Alpha Scents MELCUC |
Melittia cucurbitae |
8/16/21 – 9/19/21 |
(2) |
8/29/21 – 8/30/21 |
|
Alpha Scents SYNEXI |
Synanthedon exitiosa |
8/21/21 – 9/21/21 |
(3) |
9/6/21 |
|
Alpha Scents SYNSCI #2 |
Synanthedon scitula |
9/12/21 – 10/15/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents SACERN |
Synanthedon acerni |
9/19/21 – 10/26/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents VITPOL #2 |
Vitacea polistiformis |
9/21/21 – 10/31/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents PENMAR |
Pennisetia marginatum |
10/9/21 – 11/20/21 |
0 |
- |
|
Alpha Scents PODAUR |
Podosesia aureocincta |
10/9/21 – 11/20/21 |
0 |
- |
Notes:
- The Vivagrow
Peachtree Borer lure targets six species of Sesiidae moths other than S. sapygaeformis.
None of these were observed at this lure. - Zero observations of M. cucurbitae. Two observations of M. calabaza nectaring on flowers near the trap.
- Zero observations of S. exitiosa. One observation of S. sapygaeformis captured in trap.
Observations
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
These were small, about the size of a housefly I would say. Buzzing around pheremone lure that targets several species. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Same moth/species as a day earlier, this time posing for some still shots. Length ~9-10 mm. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Third and final recorded sighting from 4/9/21 to 4/14/21 with this lure. Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Grape Root Borer Moth (Vitacea polistiformis)Observer
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Best pics I could get. Subject made only a brief appearance and was very active. Lure: Alpha Scents VITPOL.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
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Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
One of three. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
One of three. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Southwestern Squash Vine Borer (Eichlinia calabaza)Observer
waystation1067Description
On duranta.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
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Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Attracted to SYNEXI lure from AlphaScents.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
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Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Attracted to Viva lure. (Edit: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.)
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
The lure is inside the trap, but I cut out a piece of the lure package and attached it to the trap as a label. Apparently there's enough scent left on the package to cause an attraction as well. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Daily sightings continue into late October. Two in the trap today. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
Back at the trap after a ten day absence due to cold spell. Two observed. Neither would go into the trap. This one was netted for photos & ID. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
Photos / Sounds
What
Florida Oakgall Borer Moth (Synanthedon sapygaeformis)Observer
waystation1067Description
This moth still shows up at the trap on warm days. Conditions: partly cloudy, breezy, 82F. Very active and wouldn't go into the trap so photo quality is rather poor. Lure: Vivagrow Peach Tree Borer Lure by ChemTica/AgBio.
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