Conifer sawflies

Pronunciation
/KON-i-fer SAW-flihz/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Conifer sawfly
Plural
Conifer sawflies

Definition

A group of sawflies (Hymenoptera: Diprionidae) that feed on conifer trees.

Etymology

From Latin 'conifere' meaning 'pine', and 'sawfly' referring to their saw-like ovipositor.

Example

Conifer sawflies are major pests of coniferous forests in North America.

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