Diprionidae

Pronunciation
/dih-pri-ON-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Diprionid
Plural
Diprionidae

Definition

A family of insects in the order Hymenoptera, known for their conifer-feeding larvae.

Etymology

From Greek 'diprion', meaning 'double saw', referring to the saw-like ovipositor.

Example

The Diprionidae family includes several species of conifer-feeding sawflies, such as the European pine sawfly.

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