Acantholyda erythrocephala

Acantholyda erythrocephala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Suborder: Symphyta
Family: Pamphiliidae
Genus: Acantholyda
Species:
A. erythrocephala
Binomial name
Acantholyda erythrocephala
Synonyms
  • Acantholyda grangeoni Riou, 1999[1]
  • Tenthredo erythrocephala Linnaeus, 1758

Acantholyda erythrocephala is a species of sawfly in the family Pamphiliidae commonly known as the red-headed pine sawfly or the pine false webworm.[2] Native to Europe, it has been introduced into North America where it has become invasive.[3]

  1. ^ Nel, André (2004). "New and poorly known Cenozoic sawflies of France (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinoidea, Pamphilioidea)". Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift. 51 (2): 253–269. doi:10.1002/mmnd.20040510208.
  2. ^ "False" because "webworm" is commonly applied to various moth larvae that form conspicuous webs.
  3. ^ "Acantholyda erythrocephala: Pine False Webworm". BugGuide. Iowa State University. Retrieved 14 June 2017.