Xiphydria prolongata
species of insect
Xiphydria prolongata, commonly known as willow wood wasp or red-belted necked wood wasp, is a species of sawfly in the family Xiphydriidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America.
Description
Xiphydria prolongata is 6–18 mm long. It has a slim, cylindrical build and a rounded, highly mobile head on a long neck, traits shared with other Xiphydria. It can be distinguished from other species by the abdomen having a red band in the middle. The abdomen also has white spots laterally. Females have a rigid ovipositor.
Biology
This species, similar to other xiphydriids, has wood-boring larvae. An adult female injects her eggs beneath bark at places where the bark is fissured and 2–3 mm thick. Larval boring in willow can cause reduced vigour, dieback and damaged heartwood.
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