Blennocampinae
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Apareophora
Apareophora is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, established by Sato in 1928. Members of this genus are part of the diverse sawfly fauna of the Palearctic region. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of the subfamily Blennocampinae, including specific arrangements of antennal segments and wing venation patterns. Species within Apareophora are herbivorous as larvae, feeding on various host plants.
Metallus rohweri
Metallus rohweri is a sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by MacGillivray in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Blennocampinae and is one of approximately five species in the genus Metallus. The genus is characterized by metallic coloration and association with Rubus host plants. This species is known from northeastern North America.
Monophadnoides
raspberry sawfly
Monophadnoides is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Blennocampinae, containing approximately eight described species. The genus was established by Ashmead in 1898. One species, Monophadnoides rubi, is known as the raspberry sawfly and is recognized as an agricultural pest. Sawflies in this genus possess the characteristic saw-shaped ovipositor typical of Tenthredinidae, which females use to insert eggs into plant tissue.
Monophadnoides osgoodi
Monophadnoides osgoodi is a sawfly species in the family Tenthredinidae, suborder Symphyta. The genus Monophadnoides belongs to the subfamily Blennocampinae. Sawflies in this genus are plant-feeding wasps whose larvae feed on leaves. The species name honors a collector, following the pattern of other species in the genus such as M. conspiculatus and M. rubi.
Monophadnoides pauper
Monophadnoides pauper is a sawfly species in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Provancher in 1882. The genus Monophadnoides belongs to the subfamily Blennocampinae within the diverse sawfly family. As with other tenthredinid sawflies, adults lack the narrow waist characteristic of many other hymenopteran groups. The species epithet 'pauper' (Latin for 'poor') likely refers to some perceived morphological deficiency in the original description, though the specific meaning is not documented in available sources. The species has been minimally documented in modern literature, with only one observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Paracharactus
Paracharactus is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Blennocampinae. The genus contains at least two described species: P. gracilicornis and P. hyalinus. It is recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a member of the subfamily Blennocampinae, it belongs to a group of sawflies often associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Periclista
common sawflies
Periclista is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Blennocampinae, comprising at least 20 described species. Larvae are external feeders on oak (Quercus) and hickory (Carya) foliage. The genus is distinguished by larval morphology, particularly the presence of branched dorsal spines. Adults are typical of the family, with a broad connection between thorax and abdomen lacking the constricted waist seen in other Hymenoptera.
Periclista albicollis
Periclista albicollis is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. The genus Periclista comprises approximately 20 North American species whose larvae feed on oak and hickory. Larvae of Periclista species are distinguished by bifurcate (branched) dorsal processes, which separate them from superficially similar lepidopteran caterpillars. The specific epithet 'albicollis' refers to a white collar marking, though detailed species-level descriptions remain limited in accessible literature.
Periclista major
Periclista major is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Blennocampinae. Sawflies are hymenopterans whose larvae superficially resemble lepidopteran caterpillars but possess six or more pairs of prolegs rather than five or fewer. The genus Periclista contains approximately 20 North American species, with larvae typically associated with oak and hickory foliage.