Hymenoptera40 species

Family Argid Sawflies (Argidae)

Argidae is a family in the order Hymenoptera. Browse 40 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Argidae (40)

Arge abdominalis

Identification: Adult all black with contrasting red abdomen

Arge onerosa

Identification: "Only Arge I know of with yellow antennae, abdomen, and legs." --Dave Smith

Birch Sawfly

Arge pectoralis

Identification: Adult is said to be blue-black with white markings on legs (Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station) the most commonly encountered argid ( 3 )

Willow Oak Sawfly

Arge quidia

Identification: Similar to A. scapularis , but much larger, with a different shaped sheath and antennae

Hibiscus Sawfly

Atomacera decepta

can damage hibiscus, marshmallow, buttonbush & some other perennials

Neoptilia tora

Identification: The youngest larvae are green, not purple. Adult males have forked antennae, photo Type Locality: Maxwell, Caldwell Co., Texas, June 2, 1930 (Maxwell is just e. of San Marcos, TX), also one paratype from San Antonio, Bexar Co., Sept.