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Attila, H., 2006

Study on the Palaearctic Pristiphora species (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae)

A study of the palaearctic species of this difficult genus of sawflies. Includes checklist, and keys.

Journal Natura Somogyiensis
Volume 9
Page range 201-277
Coverage All the palaearctic species known at the time.
Illustrations At the end of the paper: 180 line drawings of saw-sheathes as seen from above (females) and genitalia (males), and 43 (rather indifferent) colour photographs of selected specimens (many are types) to show colour patterns.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Saw-sheath as seen from above (female) and genitalia (male) usually required.
Difficulty Not for the faint hearted!.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Pristiphora (a genus of sawflies) Identification Checklist Current Palearctic checklist.

Related Publications

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