Xyela linsleyi
Burdick, 1961
Xyela linsleyi is a of in the Xyelidae, to western North America. It has been recorded from Idaho, Washington, California in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada. The species is specialized on Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) as its larval plant. Xyelidae are among the most primitive living families of Hymenoptera, with fossil records extending to the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xyela linsleyi: /ˈzaɪə.lə ˈlɪnz.li.aɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests, which occur in montane and foothill regions of western North America. The is tied to the distribution of its tree.
Distribution
to western North America. Documented from: Idaho, United States; Washington, United States; California, United States; British Columbia, Canada.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). The specific feeding mode (whether pollen, needles, or other tissues) is not documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Pinus ponderosa - larval Ponderosa pine