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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.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

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.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenHymenopteraFamiliaCimbicidaeGéneroCimbex
North American Elm Sawfly
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North American Elm Sawfly

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Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

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

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

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

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Leaf Saw

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

Habilidad

Stinky Shield

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

Habilidad

Elm Leaf Gobbler

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

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
30-45 mm
Tamaño
18-25 mm
Esperanza de vida
200-365 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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.

Alimentos principales

  • elm leaves
  • nectar
  • pollen

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

También conocido como

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de North American Elm Sawfly?

30-45 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de North American Elm Sawfly?

18-25 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de North American Elm Sawfly?

200-365 días

¿Qué come North American Elm Sawfly?

Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente North American Elm Sawfly?

Forests

¿Cómo caza North American Elm Sawfly?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de North American Elm Sawfly?

6

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