Eutomostethus ephippium

(Panzer, 1798)

Saddleback Grass-cutter

Eutomostethus ephippium is a of common in the Tenthredinidae, commonly known as the Saddleback Grass-cutter. The species has been recorded feeding on various grasses including species of Poa. Two are recognized: E. e. ephippium and E. e. vopiscus.

Eutomostethus ephippium by no rights reserved, uploaded by Patrick Le Mao. Used under a CC0 license.Eutomostethus ephippium 195119920 by Michel Langeveld. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Eutomostethus ephippium - Guelph, Ontario by Ryan Hodnett. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eutomostethus ephippium: /juːtəˈmɒstɪθəs ɛˈfɪpiəm/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

Recorded from Belgium (including Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, and Walloon Region) and Canada.

Diet

Has been recorded on various grasses including of Poa.

Tags

Sources and further reading