Pristiphora

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Tenthredinidae
Subfamily: Nematinae
Tribe: Nematini
Genus: Pristiphora

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pristiphora: //ˌprɪs.tɪˈfɔː.rə//

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Images

Pristiphora bucoda by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pristiphora insularis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pristiphora gelida by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pristiphora banksii by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Pristiphora is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, notable for its large number of species and the economic impact of some species as pests of valuable plants.

Distribution

240 total species, 45 species in our area

Diet

Some species eat the leaves of economically valuable trees and shrubs.

Economic Impact

Some species are serious pests of economically valuable trees and shrubs such as larch.