Allantus mellipes
Allantus mellipes is a of in the Tenthredinidae. Sawflies are an ancient lineage of Hymenoptera that are often mistaken for or bees, though their larvae are herbivorous rather than predatory or parasitic. The Allantus contains species whose larvae feed on various woody plants. are typically small, wasp-like insects that are active during spring and summer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allantus mellipes: //əˈlæntəs ˈmɛlɪˌpiːz//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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