Metallus capitalis

(Norton, 1867)

Metallus capitalis is a of in the Tenthredinidae, Blennocampinae. It is a Nearctic species recorded from multiple provinces across Canada. As a member of the Metallus, it is associated with Rubus (bramble) species as plants. The species was described by Norton in 1867.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metallus capitalis: //mɛˈtæləs kæpɪˈtælɪs//

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Distribution

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick.

Diet

Larvae feed on Rubus (brambles, raspberries, blackberries).

Host Associations

Rubus - larval food plant of brambles including raspberries and blackberries

Similar Taxa

Metallus lanceolatusCongeneric with similar associations on Rubus; distinguished by morphological features of the
Metallus pumilusAnother Nearctic Metallus ; requires examination of genitalia and wing venation for definitive separation

More Details

Taxonomic history

Originally described by Norton in 1867, the has remained in the Metallus with no major taxonomic revisions. The genus Metallus is placed in the tribe Blennocampini within Blennocampinae.

Data gaps

Detailed morphological descriptions, larval , and precise plant records for M. capitalis specifically are poorly documented in available literature. Most biological information is inferred from -level characteristics.