Neoptilia tora

Mallow Sawfly

Neoptilia tora is a of in the Argidae, commonly known as the Mallow Sawfly. The species is associated with mallow plants (Malvaceae) as a . It belongs to the suborder , which comprises the sawflies—distinguishable from other Hymenoptera by their broad connection between and without the narrow " waist" characteristic of .

Neoptilia tora by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Neoptilia tora by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Neoptilia tora by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoptilia tora: /niːˈɒptɪliə ˈtɔːrə/

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  • Malvaceae - larval plantAssociated with mallow plants; specific within family not documented in available sources

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Etymology

The specific epithet "tora" is derived from Latin, meaning "ridge" or "swelling," though the precise reference in this is not documented in available sources.

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