North American Elm Sawfly
探検昆虫
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.
生息地: Forests
外見
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.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Hymenoptera科Cimbicidae属Cimbex
カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
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!
特殊能力
能力
Leaf Saw
North American Elm Sawfly females have a serrated ovipositor that helps them cut precise slits into elm leaves to lay eggs securely.
能力
Stinky Shield
North American Elm Sawfly larvae can release a foul-smelling green liquid that helps them deter birds and other predators.
能力
Elm Leaf Gobbler
North American Elm Sawfly larvae have powerful mouthparts that help them rapidly chew and consume large quantities of elm leaves.
サイズと詳細
- 翼開長
- 30-45 mm
- サイズ
- 18-25 mm
- 寿命
- 200-365 日
- 脚の数
- 6
食性と食事
Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.
年齢による違い: Larvae exclusively feed on elm leaves, while adults consume nectar and pollen from various flowers.
主な食物
- elm leaves
- nectar
- pollen
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
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.
特徴
別名
まだ別名はありません。
コレクション
安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
It's best to watch these insects from a distance and not touch them.
よくある質問
North American Elm Sawflyの翼開長は何ですか？
30-45 mm
North American Elm Sawflyのサイズは何ですか？
18-25 mm
North American Elm Sawflyの寿命は何ですか？
200-365 日
North American Elm Sawflyは何を食べますか？
Adults sip nectar; larvae munch on elm leaves.
North American Elm Sawflyは通常どこに生息していますか？
Forests
North American Elm Sawflyはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
North American Elm Sawflyの脚の数は何ですか？
6
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