Halidamia affinis
(Fallén, 1807)
Bedstraw Sawfly
Halidamia affinis is a Palearctic in the Tenthredinidae, commonly known as the Bedstraw Sawfly. The has a distribution spanning Europe and introduced in North America, with records from Belgium, Canada (British Columbia and Ontario), and other regions. As a member of the sawfly family Tenthredinidae, it likely feeds on herbaceous plants, though specific associations require confirmation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Halidamia affinis: /həˈlɪdəmiə əˈfɪnɪs/
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Distribution
Native to the Palearctic region, with confirmed presence in Belgium and the Flemish Region. Introduced or established in North America, with records from British Columbia and Ontario, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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