Arge scapularis explained

Arge scapularis or elm argid sawfly is a sawfly in the family Argidae.[1] It is found across North America and commonly infests elm trees. The name "scapularis" refers to the insect's distinctive so-called "shoulder blades".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Entity Display : Arge scapularis. ecoport.org. en. 2017-02-13.
  2. Web site: Species Arge scapularis - Elm Argid Sawfly - BugGuide.Net. bugguide.net. 2017-02-13.