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Elm zigzag Sawfly

Harmful Effects of Elm zigzag Sawfly

Aproceros leucopoda

A species of Aproceros

Elm zigzag Sawfly poses risks to elm trees by consuming leaf tissues, leading to defoliation, impaired photosynthesis, and reduced tree vigor, which can cause significant aesthetic and physiological damage.

What Type of Pest Is Elm zigzag Sawfly?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Elm trees
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Elm zigzag Sawfly, a Hymenopteran insect, wreaks havoc on elm trees by chewing plant tissues. These insects preferentially target leaves, leading to their extensive defoliation. The damaged foliage impacts photosynthesis, overall vigor and systemic health of the trees, often resulting in severe aesthetic and physiological detriment to the afflicted elms.
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Poison ivy sawfly
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Arge humeralis, the poison ivy sawfly, is a species of argid sawfly in the family Argidae. .Larvae feed on poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans.
Large rose sawfly
Large rose sawfly
Arge pagana can reach a length of about 1 cm. Wings and veins on the wings are black, often with blue metallic sheen. Pronotum and legs are also black. Its most conspicuous feature is a large rounded yellow abdomen. It has a black head and thorax and the legs are largely black. Larvae reach about 25 mm and are pale green with black dots and a yellow head.
Bramble Sawfly
Bramble Sawfly
The adults of Arge cyanocrocea grow up to 7–8 millimetres (0.28–0.31 in) long. As all sawflies, this species is related to wasps and not to flies, but lacks the typical wasp waist. Its head and thorax are black, while the abdomen is yellowish orange. Legs are reddish, with small black rings. The wings show a characteristic wide transversal dark band and gray apex. Arge cyanocrocea is rather similar to Arge pagana, that shows black wings.
Berberis Sawfly
Berberis Sawfly
Arge berberidis can reach a length of about 9.2 millimetres (0.36 in). Adults have bluish-black head and body. Wings are brown. This species has saws-sheath shaped tong. Larvae show black head and a greyish body with many small black spots and some yellowish blotches.
Azalea argid sawfly
Azalea argid sawfly
The azalea argid sawfly is distinguished by its striking, metallic blue or green sheen and a set of black and yellowish-white markings that enhance its visual allure. This species is particularly noted for the saw-like ovipositor of the females, used to insert eggs into plant host tissue, which often includes various species of roses. Adaptive in diet, the larvae feed on the foliage of their host plants, while the adults are known to partake in the nectar of flowers, showcasing their role in pollination.
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