Tenthredo bifasciata O.F.Muller, 1766 is a animal in the Tenthredinidae family, order Hymenoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Tenthredo bifasciata O.F.Muller, 1766

Tenthredo bifasciata O.F.Muller, 1766

Tenthredo bifasciata is a sawfly species found in European meadows near forested areas, growing 11–13 mm long.

Genus
Tenthredo
Order
Hymenoptera
Class
Insecta

About Tenthredo bifasciata O.F.Muller, 1766

Tenthredo bifasciata O.F.Muller, 1766, adults reach a body length of 11–13 millimetres, or 0.43–0.51 inches. The head and thorax are blackish brown. The abdomen bears one or two transverse white or pale yellow bands, which may be interrupted in some individuals. Its wings are transparent with a yellowish-brown tint. This species is distributed across Europe. It primarily inhabits meadows, especially those located near forested areas.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera Tenthredinidae Tenthredo

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