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Title: A new species of Caliroa (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) from South Africa

Author
item KOCH, F. - Humboldt University
item SMITH, D. - Retired ARS Employee

Submitted to: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/13/2011
Publication Date: 11/18/2011
Citation: Koch, F., Smith, D.R. 2011. A new species of Caliroa (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) from South Africa. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 113(4):442-450.

Interpretive Summary: The caterpillar-like larvae of sawflies can cause extensive economic damage to agricultural crops, ornamentals, and forests. One group includes about 60 species, mostly confined to the northern hemisphere, some of which are important in orchard crops such as pear, cherry, and apple, and have been distributed throughout the world by commerce. A new species discovered in South Africa is the first native species of the group to that region. The species is described, illustrated, and separated from other species of the group. This will be of use to scientists involved with plant-feeding insects and APHIS identifiers involved with interceptions from southern Africa.

Technical Abstract: Caliroa blanki, n. sp., the first native species of Caliroa from the Afrotropical Region, is described from South Africa. Differences in wing venation from usual Caliroa species, and provisional placement in Caliroa are discussed. Discussion and records for the invasive Caliroa cerasi (L.) in South Africa are given. A distribution map is provided for both species.