Peachtree borer moth

Adult peachtree borer moth may be attracted to pheromone traps or fermented bait traps because they are often used to monitor or directly reduce populations of pest species.

The larvae of peachtree borer moth are typically found burrowed in peach trees and other stone fruit hosts where they feed on the inner bark. To locate them, you would inspect wounded or oozing areas on the bark, peering into cracks or under loose bark. Pupation occurs within these same host trees, often in a silken cocoon near the entrance of the borehole made by the larva. Adults are found on or near host plants, where they can be seen hovering in a wasp-like manner or resting on leaves. Searching for adults involves checking flowers, sunny leaf surfaces, or damaged tree areas during daylight hours.

The best time to search for peachtree borer moth tends to be during its adult flight period, which varies depending on the geographical location. Larval stages can be found throughout the growing season of the host plants.

For adult peachtree borer moth, calm and warm evenings are ideal for when they are most active and likely to be found. Larvae should be searched for during the day when it is not raining and when temperatures are warm enough for them to be active.