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The redheaded pine sawfly, European pine sawfly or Neodiprion sertifer, is a sawfly species in the genus Neodiprion. Native to Europe, it was accidentally introduced to North America in 1925, where it has established itself as a commercial pest. [1] The larvae of Exhyalanthrax afer feed on N. sertifer cocoons.
In Europe, the larvae of Acantholyda erythrocephala are attacked by the parasitoid Tachinid fly Myxexoristops hertingi.In 2002, 2003 and 2004, in an effort to initiate a biological control programme in North America, pupae of this fly were imported from Italy and released in Ontario in an area of red pine (Pinus resinosa) infested with sawfly larvae.
Neodiprion lecontei is a species of sawfly in the family Diprionidae native to eastern North America, commonly known as the red-headed pine sawfly or Leconte's sawfly. The larvae feed on the foliage of many species of native and imported pines. This species was named after John Lawrence LeConte, an American entomologist of the 19th century.
The coral snake has black and red rings, separated by smaller yellow rings; hence, the “red touches yellow” rhyme. Habitat: Coastal Plains; they love sandy soils and underground burrows or holes.
Red-headed pine sawfly is a common name for several insects and may refer to: Acantholyda erythrocephala , native to Europe and introduced to North America Neodiprion lecontei , native to North America
The pine sawfly Diprion pini is a serious pest of forestry. Caterpillar-like larvae of Iris sawfly on yellow flag, showing damage to host plant. Sawflies are major economic pests of forestry. Species in the Diprionidae, such as the pine sawflies, Diprion pini and Neodiprion sertifer, cause serious damage to pines in regions such as Scandinavia.
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The common pine sawfly, Diprion pini, is a sawfly species in the family Diprionidae. [1] It is a serious pest of economic forestry , capable of defoliating large areas of pine forest. It occurs throughout Europe and Russia.