Monsoma

MacGillivray, 1908

green alder sawfly (for M. pulveratum)

Species Guides

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Monsoma is a of common sawflies in the Tenthredinidae, containing at least two described . The genus includes M. pulveratum, known as the green alder , which has been identified as a potential forest pest in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Species in this genus are associated with forest .

Monsoma inferentium by (c) Spencer K. Monckton, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Spencer K. Monckton. Used under a CC-BY license.Monsoma pulveratum by (c) Alexandria 'Alex' Wenninger, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alexandria 'Alex' Wenninger. Used under a CC-BY license.Monosoma pulveratum, Sontley, North Wales, May 2015 2 - Flickr - janetgraham84 by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monsoma: /mɔnˈsoʊmə/

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Habitat

Forest environments. M. pulveratum has been documented in forest settings in the Pacific Northwest.

Distribution

Pacific Northwest States of the United States (documented for M. pulveratum); Denmark and Sweden (GBIF records).

Ecological Role

M. pulveratum has been identified as a potential forest pest, though specific impacts are not detailed in available sources.

Human Relevance

M. pulveratum is considered a potential new forest pest in the Pacific Northwest, suggesting possible economic concern for forestry.

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