Macroxyela ferruginea
Macroxyela ferruginea is a in the , one of the most ancient lineages of . This belongs to a characterized by relatively large size among xyelid sawflies and association with coniferous . Xyelidae are considered living fossils, retaining morphological traits found in the earliest known fossil Hymenoptera from the and periods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macroxyela ferruginea: /mækrəʊˈzaɪlə fərˈuːdʒɪniə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Macroxyela by (rust-colored) coloration. Members of can be recognized by their distinctive : the first is elongated and -shaped, a unique trait among . Xyelidae also possess a characteristic pattern and a relatively unconstricted connection between and compared to the narrow " waist" of .
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests; develop in cones of pines and related conifers.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Ontario) and presumably occurring in adjacent regions of northeastern North America where suitable coniferous exists.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval develop within pine cones
Similar Taxa
- Macroxyela majorSimilar large-bodied ; distinguished by coloration and distribution
- Xyela speciesRelated ; generally smaller and with different associations