Cladiini
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3Cladiini is a tribe of within the Tenthredinidae. Members are small to medium-sized herbivorous insects with larvae that feed externally on foliage. The tribe is distinguished by specific wing venation patterns and genitalic structures. Cladiini are found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cladiini: //klæˈdaɪɪˌnaɪ//
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Identification
Cladiini can be distinguished from related tribes by reduced fore wing venation, particularly the absence or reduction of certain crossveins, and by specific arrangements of the flagellomeres in the . Male genitalia possess distinctive harpe structures that differ from those in other Tenthredinidae tribes.
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Distribution
Primarily distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from North America, Europe, and Asia.
Diet
Larvae are external leaf feeders on various woody and herbaceous plants; specific associations vary by and .
Ecological Role
Larvae function as primary consumers in forest and shrubland , contributing to nutrient cycling through herbivory.
Similar Taxa
- SelandriiniSimilar external and larval habits; distinguished by differences in wing venation and male genitalic structure
- TenthredininiOverlapping distribution and use; separated by antennal structure and details of the fore wing arrangement