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A group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, and distinguished by the peculiar confirmation of the ovipositor of the females, which is composed of two broad plates, with serrated or toothed edges.

Saw Fly Hovering Above a Plant

A group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, and distinguished by the peculiar confirmation…

Larvae of butterflies, moths, and sawflies are called caterpillars.

Larvae of a Rose Leaf Sawfly

Larvae of butterflies, moths, and sawflies are called caterpillars.

This gooseberry sawfly is a member of the large order, Hymenoptera.

Sawfly

This gooseberry sawfly is a member of the large order, Hymenoptera.

"Corn Sawfly: a, maggot, natural size; b, maggot, magnified; c, the maggot in its ear in the stem of the corn; d, female insect, magnified; e, female insect, natural size." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Corn Sawfly

"Corn Sawfly: a, maggot, natural size; b, maggot, magnified; c, the maggot in its ear in the stem of…

A parasite which feeds as larvae in rose-twigs or upon the leaves. Some species are confined to roses for their food, while others can also feed on other plants.

Larvae of Rose Sawfly

A parasite which feeds as larvae in rose-twigs or upon the leaves. Some species are confined to roses…

"Sawflies are a group of insects. The turnip fly and the gooseberry fly are examples."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Turnip Sawfly

"Sawflies are a group of insects. The turnip fly and the gooseberry fly are examples."—(Charles…

The securifera or saws of the sawfly (Lophyrus suffusus), an insect related to the wasps and bees.

Securifera

The securifera or saws of the sawfly (Lophyrus suffusus), an insect related to the wasps and bees.