Vine borers
Scientific name: Melittia
Vine borers
Scientific name: Melittia
Description
Within the genus Melittia, these creatures play an essential yet often underappreciated pollinator role, akin to their more celebrated bee cousins. Misconceptions abound regarding their threat to humans and agriculture. While some Melittia species do feed on the tissues of plants like the squash, they primarily benefit ecosystems by pollinating a wide variety of plants. This process is pivotal to both natural and agricultural landscapes, often overshadowed by the exaggerated focus on their larval eating habits.
Species of Vine borers