Euura oligospila

(Förster, 1854)

Immaculate Willow Nematine

Euura oligospila is a in the Tenthredinidae, native to the West Palaearctic region. It belongs to the oligospila species group, one of several species groups within the Euura. The species has been introduced to North America, with established recorded in Canada. It is commonly known as the Willow Nematine, reflecting its association with willow plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euura oligospila: /ˈjuːrə oʊlɪˈɡɒspɪlə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Distribution

Native to the West Palaearctic region. Introduced to North America with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick).

Similar Taxa

  • EuuraThe oligospila group contains only 2 , making E. oligospila one of a species pair within this small group; identification from its in this group would require examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.

Tags

Sources and further reading