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American Xyelid Sawfly

Xyela bakeri

About

A minute primitive sawfly native to western North America with the family's characteristic elongated third antennal segment. Adults appear in early spring.

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Did You Know?

Despite being among the most primitive Hymenoptera, xyelid sawflies are highly specialized in their larval diet, feeding exclusively on pine pollen.