Waldheimia carbonaria

(Cresson, 1880)

Waldheimia carbonaria is a of in the Tenthredinidae, first described by Cresson in 1880. It is a member of the suborder , the group of Hymenoptera that includes sawflies and horntails, which lack the narrow waist characteristic of , bees, and ants. The Waldheimia contains relatively few species, and W. carbonaria is among the better-documented members of this genus in North America. Like other Tenthredinidae, the larvae are likely herbivorous, though specific plant associations remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Waldheimia carbonaria: /wɔld.ˈhaɪ.mi.a kɑr.bɔːˈnɛə.ri.a/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada, specifically in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

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