Pseudosiobla excavata

(Norton, 1862)

Pseudosiobla excavata is a in the Tenthredinidae, first described by Norton in 1862. It belongs to the Pseudosiobla, a group of herbivorous sawflies whose larvae feed on various woody plants. The species has been documented in North America with 141 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the suborder , it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of , bees, and ants in the suborder .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudosiobla excavata: /ˌsjuːdoʊˈsaɪəblə ˌɛkskəˈveɪtə/

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Distribution

North America

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