Nefusa

Ross, 1951

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Nefusa is a of in the Tenthredinidae, established by Ross in 1951. The genus contains leafmining whose larvae feed internally on plant leaves. The best-known species is Nefusa ambigua, the violet leafmining sawfly, which develops in leaves of Viola species. are typical sawflies with two pairs of membranous wings and a broad connection between and .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nefusa: /ˈnɛf.ju.sa/

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Habitat

Areas supporting violets (Viola spp.); specific microhabitat requirements not documented

Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States; additional distribution data for the not detailed in available sources

Diet

Larvae are leafminers feeding internally on violet leaves (Viola spp.)

Host Associations

  • Viola - larval food plant

Life Cycle

Includes leafmining larval stage; complete details not accessible from available sources

Behavior

Larvae exhibit leafmining , feeding internally within leaf tissue rather than externally

Ecological Role

Herbivore; leafminer on native violet plants

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Taxonomic note

The name 'Nefusa' also appears as 'Jebel Nefusa' or 'Jebel Nafusa', a mountain range in northwestern Libya; this geographic usage is unrelated to the insect .

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