Fenella nigrita
Westwood, 1839
Cinquefoil Mining Sawfly
Fenella nigrita is a Palearctic in the Tenthredinidae, commonly known as the Cinquefoil Mining Sawfly. It is a member of the Allantinae and is native to Europe and parts of western North America. The is associated with cinquefoil plants ( Potentilla) and is known for its leaf-mining larval .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Native to the Palearctic region, with confirmed presence in Belgium (Flemish and Walloon regions). Introduced to North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. The has been observed in 91 iNaturalist records, indicating established in its introduced range.
Diet
Larvae are leaf miners, feeding internally within leaves of plants. The indicates association with cinquefoil (Potentilla spp.), though specific host plant records require verification.
Host Associations
- Potentilla - larval Inferred from ; specific unverified in provided sources
Behavior
Larvae exhibit leaf-mining , creating internal tunnels within leaf tissue. This is characteristic of the Fenella, though -specific details are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
Authority sometimes cited as Westwood, 1840 (NCBI) versus Westwood, 1839 (GBIF); 1839 appears to be the correct original publication date.
Introduction history
The has been introduced to North America, with British Columbia representing a known established outside its native Palearctic range.