7,377 observations
North American Elm Sawfly
Cimbex americanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Cimbicidae ›Genus: Cimbex
About
Cimbex americanus, the elm sawfly, is a species of sawfly in the family Cimbicidae. This is a very large species of Hymenoptera, with adults measuring 3 cm and larvae reaching 5 cm long. If captured, adults may buzz and use their powerful spiny legs defensively. However, like other sawflies, this species does not possess a sting. The fly Opheltes glaucopterus is a parasite of the prepupae stage of this sawfly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of North American Elm Sawfly is Cimbex americanus.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the class Insecta.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the family Cimbicidae.
- North American Elm Sawfly belongs to the genus Cimbex.