Primitive-sawfly
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Macroxyela
Macroxyela is a genus of sawflies in the family Xyelidae, the oldest living family of Hymenoptera. These primitive sawflies are characterized by their relatively large size compared to other xyelids and distinctive antennae with elongated third segments. The genus comprises several species distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. Macroxyela species are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines, where larvae feed on pollen and developing cones.