Euura ventralis
(Say, 1824)
Willow Sawfly
Euura ventralis is a in the , commonly known as the Willow Sawfly. It is to North America and has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. As a member of the Euura, it is associated with willow (Salix) plants. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1824.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euura ventralis: /ˈjuːrə vɛnˈtrɑːlɪs/
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Identification
Members of Euura are distinguished from other by their association with willow and specific -forming or free-feeding larval habits. E. ventralis specifically can be identified by its North distribution and characteristics referenced in its epithet. Detailed morphological diagnostic features require examination of original species description or specialized taxonomic literature.
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Habitat
Associated with willow (Salix) ; exact habitat preferences for this are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Diet
feed on willow (Salix) ; specific feeding habits (-forming versus free-feeding) not confirmed for this species.
Host Associations
- Salix - -level association based on Euura genus characteristics; specific host unconfirmed
Similar Taxa
- Other Euura speciesCongeneric share similar and willow associations; precise identification requires examination of specific diagnostic characters
- Other Tenthredinidae on SalixMultiple utilize willow ; Euura distinguished by specific morphological and biological traits