Rhogogaster californica

(Norton, 1862)

Rhogogaster californica is a of in the Tenthredinidae. It was originally described as Tenthredo californica by Norton in 1862. The species is found in western North America, with distribution records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. As a member of the suborder , it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of , bees, and ants in the suborder .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhogogaster californica: /rɔˈɡoʊˌɡæstər kælɪˈfɔrnɪkə/

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Distribution

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick. The specific epithet 'californica' suggests a western North American origin, though detailed distribution within the United States is not documented in available sources.

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Original Description

Originally described as Tenthredo californica by Norton in 1862, later transferred to the Rhogogaster.

Taxonomic Notes

The Rhogogaster belongs to the tribe Tenthredini within the Tenthredininae. Members of this genus are often brightly colored .

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