Macremphytus testaceus
(Norton, 1861)
Macremphytus testaceus is a in the Tenthredinidae. Sawflies are primitive members of the order Hymenoptera, distinct from the more familiar bees, , and ants. Unlike their predatory or pollinating relatives, M. testaceus and related sawflies are herbivorous, with larvae that feed on leaves. The species is distributed across Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macremphytus testaceus: /məˈkrɛmfɪtəs tɛsˈtæsiəs/
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Identification
Larvae can be distinguished from caterpillars (Lepidoptera larvae) by having six or more pairs of fleshy on abdominal segments, rather than five or fewer. resemble small -like insects.
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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