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A New Species of Xiphydria Latreille (Hymenoptera: Xiphydriidae) Reared From River Birch, Betula Nigra L., in North America

Informally Refereed

Abstract

Xiphydria decem, n. sp., is described and separated from other North American species. It was reared from branches of river birch, Betula nigra L., (Betulaceae) in Illinois.

Keywords

Symphyta, woodborer, woodwasp, hardwood, birch, Illinois

Citation

Smith, David R.; Schiff, Nathan M. 2001. A New Species of Xiphydria Latreille (Hymenoptera: Xiphydriidae) Reared From River Birch, Betula Nigra L., in North America. Proc. Entomol. Soc. Wash. 103(4) 2001. pp. 962-967
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/5218