Vitacea scepsiformis
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Vitacea scepsiformis, the lesser grape root borer moth, is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is found in North America, from New York south to Florida[3] and west to Texas,[4] Kansas and Missouri.[5]
The wingspan is about 23 mm. Adults are on wing from July to October.
The larvae feed in the roots of Vitis species.
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