Diprionidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hymenoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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Neodiprion sertifer (Geoffroy, 1785)
Neodiprion sertifer, the European pine sawfly, is an established commercial pine…
Neodiprion pinetum (Norton)
Neodiprion pinetum is a North American pine-feeding sawfly that can be a damagin…
Gilpinia hercyniae (Hartig, 1837)
Gilpinia hercyniae, the European spruce sawfly, is an invasive forest pest that …
Neodiprion lecontei (Fitch)
Neodiprion lecontei, the redheaded pine sawfly, is a pine-feeding sawfly native …
Diprion pini (Linnaeus, 1758)
Diprion pini, the common pine sawfly, is a pine-feeding sawfly that is a potenti…
Diprion similis (Hartig, 1834)
Diprion similis, the introduced pine sawfly, is an invasive arrhenotokous sawfly…
Diprionidae animals belong to the Hymenoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Young larvae feed on the sides of pine needles, leaving an uneaten central section that withers and dies; this section remains on the tree, creating a distinctive straw-like effect. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Diprionidae is classified in the order Hymenoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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