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North American Elm Sawfly

Cimbex americanus

The North American Elm Sawfly is a small insect that loves to munch on elm tree leaves. They have a unique look with bright colors and can be found in many gardens and parks.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The North American Elm Sawfly is a large, stout-bodied insect resembling a wasp, but without the narrow 'waist'. It has a black head and thorax, with a striking yellowish-white abdomen marked with black bands or spots. Its wings are typically smoky brown, which distinguishes it from many true wasps.

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North American Elm Sawfly
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North American Elm Sawfly

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Wow! Adults drink flower nectar, but the larvae are leaf-munching machines!

Wow! Their chunky larvae look like caterpillars but have extra belly legs!

Wow! This big 'wasp' won't sting you, it's actually a sawfly!

Wow! When threatened, the larvae can curl into a tight 'C' shape!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Leaf Saw

North American Elm Sawfly females have a serrated ovipositor that helps them cut precise slits into elm leaves to lay eggs securely.

Fähigkeit

Stinky Shield

North American Elm Sawfly larvae can release a foul-smelling green liquid that helps them deter birds and other predators.

Fähigkeit

Elm Leaf Gobbler

North American Elm Sawfly larvae have powerful mouthparts that help them rapidly chew and consume large quantities of elm leaves.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
30-45 mm
Größe
18-25 mm
Lebenserwartung
200-365 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae exclusively feed on elm leaves, while adults consume nectar and pollen from various flowers.

Hauptnahrung

  • elm leaves
  • nectar
  • pollen

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

depends on

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Larvae feed exclusively on its leaves.

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Adults and larvae can be prey for birds.

hunts

Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

Predatory wasps may hunt sawfly larvae.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

It's best to watch these insects from a distance and not touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von North American Elm Sawfly?

30-45 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von North American Elm Sawfly?

18-25 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von North American Elm Sawfly?

200-365 Tage

Was frisst North American Elm Sawfly?

Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.

Wo findet man North American Elm Sawfly normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt North American Elm Sawfly?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von North American Elm Sawfly?

6

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