Symphyta
Symphyta (Sawfly wasps)
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
Symphyta, or sawflies, are in the order Hymenoptera, along with bees, wasps, and ants.
Description
Description
No information at this time.
Nest Structure
Nest Structure
Sawfly larvae are herbivores; many eat foliage, some bore in stems or are leaf miners. They overwinter individually in the ground or protected places. Sawflies may be entering our blocks as larvae in search of an overwintering location.
Hole Sizes
Hole Sizes
No information at this time.
Voltinism
Voltinism
No information at this time.
Activity Period
Activity Period
No information at this time.
References
References
No information at this time.
Symphyta, Bee Atlas specimen (Photo courtesy of Thea Evans)