Pristiphora mollis
(Hartig, 1837)
Gentle Bilberry Sawyer
Pristiphora mollis is a Holarctic in the Tenthredinidae, commonly known as the Gentle Bilberry Sawyer. The species occurs across northern regions of both North America and Eurasia, with documented records in Canada and the United Kingdom. Like other members of the Pristiphora, it is associated with woody plants, though specific relationships require further documentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pristiphora mollis: /ˈprɪstɪˌfɔːrə ˈmɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Holarctic distribution encompassing northern North America and Eurasia. Documented in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba) and the United Kingdom.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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