Southern
Research Station

• Authors: Smith, David R.; Schiff, Nathan M.
• Publication Year: 1998
• Publication Series: Miscellaneous Publication
• Source: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 100(4): 636-657.

Abstract

Five species of Megaxyela, including Megaxyela alisonae, n. sp., and two species of Macroxyela occur in North America. Macroxyela bicolor MacGillivray is a new synonym of Macroxyela ferruginea (Say). The species are keyed, described, and illustrated, and biological information is summarized. Hosts include hickory, pecan, and elm.

• Citation: Smith, David R.; Schiff, Nathan M. 1998. The genera Macroxyela Kirby and Megaxyela Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Xyelidae) in North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 100(4): 636-657.
• Posted Date: April 1, 1980
• Modified Date: August 22, 2006

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