




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.
Hábitat: Forests
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.





Categoría
InsectosRareza
Common
Peligro
1/5 · Muy bajo
Snaps
¡Sé la primera persona en hacer un snap!
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!
North American Elm Sawfly females have a serrated ovipositor that helps them cut precise slits into elm leaves to lay eggs securely.
North American Elm Sawfly larvae can release a foul-smelling green liquid that helps them deter birds and other predators.
North American Elm Sawfly larvae have powerful mouthparts that help them rapidly chew and consume large quantities of elm leaves.
Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.
Diferencias por edad: Larvae exclusively feed on elm leaves, while adults consume nectar and pollen from various flowers.
Ulmus americana
Larvae feed exclusively on its leaves.
Cyanocitta cristata
Adults and larvae can be prey for birds.
Dolichovespula maculata
Predatory wasps may hunt sawfly larvae.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
Todavía no hay alias listados.
Peligro
1/5 · Muy bajo
It's best to watch these insects from a distance and not touch them.
30-45 mm
18-25 mm
200-365 días
Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.
Forests
Foraging
6
Acércate para separar los grupos y explorar dónde se ha fotografiado este objeto.
Los snaps recientes aparecerán aquí a medida que se añadan nuevas observaciones.