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Dolerus tejoniensis
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Copyright © 2009
Michael J. Plagens
Black & Red Sawfly -
Dolerus tejoniensis
Mesquite Wash, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
April 24, 2009
Size: 11mm
Many were gathering on stems of Equisetum, but I didn't find any larvae on this plant.
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Contributed by
Michael J. Plagens
on 25 April, 2009 - 10:39am
Last updated 4 August, 2009 - 10:31am
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v belov
, 3 August, 2009 - 8:43pm
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Dolerus tejoniensis (Norton)
A western species. One of the nicest looking Dolerus. Larvae are believed to feed on Equisetum but should appear later than the adults.
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Dave Smith
, 3 August, 2009 - 7:54pm
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Appreciation
I thank V. Belov and Dave Smith for correcting my earlier misidentification. I'll check next year for larvae.
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Michael J. Plagens
, 4 August, 2009 - 10:36am
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