Sterictiphora cruenta
Sterictiphora cruenta is a of in the Argidae. Larvae feed on Prunus and produce distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on leaves. The species is one of few sawflies known to create this characteristic damage pattern.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sterictiphora cruenta: /stɛrɪkˈtɪfərə kruˈɛnta/
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Identification
Larvae can be distinguished from the similar elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) by plant: Sterictiphora feed on Prunus, while Aproceros leucopoda feeds exclusively on Ulmus. The zigzag feeding pattern itself is not diagnostic between these .
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Habitat
Associated with Prunus plants.
Diet
Larvae feed on Prunus .
Host Associations
- Prunus - larval plant
Behavior
Larvae feed in a zigzag pattern from the leaf edge toward the midrib.
Ecological Role
Herbivore on Prunus .
Similar Taxa
- Aproceros leucopodaBoth produce zigzag feeding patterns on leaves, but Aproceros leucopoda feeds on Ulmus (elm) while Sterictiphora feeds on Prunus.