Macrophya varia
(Norton, 1860)
Macrophya varia is a of in the Tenthredinidae, first described by Norton in 1860. It belongs to a of sawflies commonly known as the "macrophya sawflies," which are primarily associated with feeding on various woody plants. The species has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces, suggesting a northern distribution pattern. Like other members of its family, it undergoes complete with distinct larval and stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrophya varia: /məˈkɹoʊfiə ˈvɛɹiə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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