Scolioneura
Konow, 1890
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1Scolioneura is a of in the Tenthredinidae. are distributed across Europe and North America. The genus includes leaf-mining species whose larvae feed internally within plant leaves. At least one species, Scolioneura tirolensis, is specifically associated with Salix herbacea as a host.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scolioneura: /ˌskoʊ.li.oʊˈnʊə.rə/
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Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific country records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on occurrence data.
Diet
Larvae of at least some are leaf-miners. Scolioneura tirolensis has been documented feeding on Salix herbacea (dwarf willow).
Host Associations
- Salix herbacea - larval Confirmed for Scolioneura tirolensis; currently the only leaf-mining known to feed on this host plant.
Life Cycle
Larvae develop as leaf-miners, feeding inside leaves of plants.
Behavior
Larval leaf-mining has been observed in at least one .
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Species composition
The includes Scolioneura betuleti (Klug, 1816), Scolioneura canadensis Marlatt, and Scolioneura tirolensis (Enslin, 1914) among others.