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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: phytophagous
Immatures: phytophagous
Size: to mm
Flight : strong flier
North American Species: 45
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Hymenoptera Diprionidae
Conifer sawflies
Front Wings: membranous
Hind Wings: membranous
Mouthparts: chewing
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: unmodified
Special Characteristics:
These are medium sized, stout-bodied sawflies with 13 or more antennal segments. The antennae are comb-like in males and saw-like in females. Unlike many Hymenoptera, the abdomen is broadly joined to the thorax.
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