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First catch in Genesee County

A single female SWD was caught in a trap collected on July 8, 2015 from within a summer raspberry planting in Genesee County. Master Gardener David Russell and Extension Educator Janice Beglinger of Genesee County Cornell Cooperative Extension are monitoring the traps at this location. Photos of the female ovipositor were sent in to verify their SWD identification. (GDD = 1038, day length = 15:08)

Belly-side-up (ventral) view of the SWD ovipositor, a key characteristic for identification.
Belly-side-up (ventral) view of the SWD ovipositor, a key characteristic for identification.
SWD has a sclerotized ovipositor used to slice into fruit and lay eggs.
SWD has a sclerotized ovipositor used to slice into fruit and lay eggs.

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