Euura lipovskyi
This record describes Euura lipovskyi (species). Recorded family: Tenthredinidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
damages azaleas in much of the Midwest & Northeast
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Tenthredinidae (Common Sawflies)
- Subfamily
- Nematinae
- Tribe
- Nematini
- Genus
- Euura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to e. NA (at least ME-AL west to WI); introduced to WA and ON; also introduced and established in the Czech Republic
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: azaleas in Rhododendron section Pentanthera
Life History
A single generation a year, with adults and larval feeding in early spring. Pupation in the soil. ( Dave Smith's comment )
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Euura lipovskyi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Euura lipovskyi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Euura lipovskyi
What is Euura lipovskyi?
Euura lipovskyi is a species in the family Tenthredinidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Euura lipovskyi found?
Range: native to e. NA (at least ME-AL west to WI); introduced to WA and ON; also introduced and established in the Czech Republic
What does Euura lipovskyi eat?
The diet of the Euura lipovskyi includes hosts: azaleas in Rhododendron section Pentanthera.
What is the life cycle of a Euura lipovskyi?
A single generation a year, with adults and larval feeding in early spring. Pupation in the soil. ( Dave Smith's comment )