Dolerus neocollaris
MacGillivray, 1908
Dolerus neocollaris is a in the Tenthredinidae, first described by MacGillivray in 1908. As a member of the Dolerus, it belongs to a group of sawflies whose larvae are often mistaken for caterpillars due to their similar appearance. The species has been documented in multiple Canadian provinces and territories. Like other sawflies, its larvae possess six or more pairs of , distinguishing them from lepidopteran caterpillars which have five or fewer pairs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolerus neocollaris: /doˈleɾus niːoˈkɔlaɾɪs/
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Identification
Larvae of Dolerus neocollaris can be distinguished from and caterpillars by possessing six or more pairs of , whereas lepidopteran caterpillars have five or fewer pairs. This trait is characteristic of larvae (Hymenoptera: ) and serves as a key diagnostic feature when differentiating sawfly larvae from superficially similar caterpillars.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Northwest Territories.
Similar Taxa
- Dolerus haematodesAnother Dolerus with larvae that share the diagnostic trait of six or more ; both species are commonly used as examples to illustrate larval in contrast to lepidopteran caterpillars.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by MacGillivray in 1908.