Fern-feeding
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Aneugmenus
Aneugmenus is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae. The genus includes at least eight described species distributed across the Holarctic and Neotropical regions. One species, Aneugmenus merida, has been studied in detail in the Venezuelan Andes, where it exhibits parthenogenesis and specialized herbivory on bracken ferns.
Aneugmenus flavipes
Aneugmenus flavipes is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Norton in 1861. It is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the genus Aneugmenus, it belongs to a group of sawflies whose larvae are associated with ferns. The species epithet 'flavipes' refers to yellow legs, a characteristic coloration feature.
Halidamia
Halidamia is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, established by Benson in 1939. Species in this genus are known to feed on ferns, particularly bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). The genus has been recorded from northern Europe and North America.
Sciapterygini
Sciapterygini is a tribe of sawflies within the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Allantinae. Members are characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns and are associated with specific host plants. The tribe includes the genus Sciapteryx, which is the primary representative. These sawflies are part of the diverse Hymenoptera fauna that play roles in plant-herbivore interactions.