Pristiphora litura

(Klug, 1816)

Pristiphora litura is a of in the Tenthredinidae. Like other sawflies, it is a primitive with two pairs of wings, distinguishing it from true flies. Sawflies are named for the saw-like ovipositor females use to insert into plant tissue. The larvae of many Pristiphora species feed on leaves of various plants, though specific associations for P. litura are not well documented in the provided sources. This species was described by Klug in 1816 and occurs in parts of Canada including New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pristiphora litura: /ˈprɪstɪˌfɔːrə ˈlɪtjʊrə/

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Distribution

Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec.

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