Cimbex americanus
Appearance
Cimbex americanus | |
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An adult Elm sawfly | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Suborder: | Symphyta |
Family: | Cimbicidae |
Genus: | Cimbex |
Species: | C. americana
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Binomial name | |
Cimbex americana Leach
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Cimbex americana, the elm sawfly, is a species of sawfly in the family Cimbicidae.[1][2][3] This is a very large species of Hymenoptera, with adults measuring 3 cm and larvae reaching 5 cm long. If captured, adults may buzz and use their powerful spiny legs defensively. However, like other sawflies, this species does not possess a sting.[4]
References
- ^ "Cimbex americana Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Cimbex americana". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Cimbex americana species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ Hymenoptera of the world : an identification guide to families. Goulet, Henri., Huber, John T. (John Theodore), Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch. Ottawa, Ont.: Centre for Land and Biological Resources Research. 1993. ISBN 0-660-14933-8. OCLC 28024976.
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External links
- Media related to Cimbex americanus at Wikimedia Commons