Cimbex pacificus
Pacific Sawfly
Cimbex pacificus, the Pacific , is a of sawfly in the Cimbicidae. As a member of the order Hymenoptera, it is related to , bees, and ants. The species is part of the Cimbex, which contains some of the largest sawflies in North America. Limited observational data exists for this species, with records primarily from western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cimbex pacificus: /ˈsɪmbɛks pəˈsɪfɪkəs/
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Distribution
Western North America, including regions along the Pacific coast. Specific county-level distribution data is not available.
Similar Taxa
- Cimbex americanaLarge-bodied in the same with overlapping geographic range; C. americana is more widespread across North America and may occur in similar
- Other Cimbex speciesShare the robust body form and large size characteristic of the ; identification to level requires examination of specific morphological features not detailed in available sources
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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