The genera Macroxyela Kirby and Megaxyela Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Xyelidae) in North America

David R. Smith; Nathan M. Schiff

The genera Macroxyela Kirby and Megaxyela Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Xyelidae) in North America

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Authors:	David R. Smith, Nathan M. Schiff
Year:	1998
Type:	Scientific Journal
Station:	Southern Research Station
Source:	Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 100(4): 636-657.

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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.

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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.