Common Sawflies (Tenthredinidae)

 

The Tenthredinidae are the largest family of sawflies, with 400-600 genera, and 5,500-7,500 species. They are found nearly worldwide. Common Sawflies occur in a variety of habitats, often in forest openings and meadows, e.g., near streams. Adults are 3-20 mm; black or brown, sometimes brightly coloured; dorsoventrally flattened. The females possess saw-like ovipositors permitting to cut through barks. Complete metamorphosis. The larvae of many species resemble small caterpillars. Adult sawflies visit flowers. The larvae feed on the foliage of trees, shrubs, and ferns; some are leaf miners, stem borers, or gall makers.

 

		Dusky Birch Sawfly (Craesus latitarsus)
		Thrinax albidopicta
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