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    Credit: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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    Credit: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

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green arrowCurrant Borer
Synanthedon tipuliformis

  • Stems wilt and dieback; may break off
  • Holes and sawdust may be found near base of stems
  • Pupal skins protrude from holes in stems
  • Larvae are white with dark heads
  • Adults are blue-black clearwing moths with yellow band on abdomen
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