🌿Native Nature

Turnip Sawfly

Athalia rosae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Tenthredinidae ›Genus: Athalia

About

The turnip sawfly Athalia rosae is a typical sawfly with dark green or blackish 18–25  mm long larvae that feed on plants of the brassica family, and can sometimes be a pest. It winters below the ground, emerging in early summer as a 7–8 mm adult with a mainly orange body and a black head. The adult feeds on nectar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turnip Sawfly?
The scientific name of Turnip Sawfly is Athalia rosae.
What is the conservation status of Turnip Sawfly?
The Turnip Sawfly has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the family Tenthredinidae.
What genus does Turnip Sawfly belong to?
Turnip Sawfly belongs to the genus Athalia.