Columbine sawfly

Pristiphora rufipes, commonly known as the columbine sawfly, is a species of sawfly in the genus Pristiphora. The species consumes wild and cultivated Aquilegia (columbine) plants. Native to Europe, it has been observed in North America since at least 1963 and is considered an invasive pest on that continent. Columbine sawflies lay eggs on the edges of columbine leaves. The larvae eat the leaves before constructing cocoons that drop into leaf litter. Once mature, they reach 4.5 mm (0.18 in) and 5.5 mm (0.22 in) long.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Columbine sawfly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pristiphora appendiculata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Tenthredinidae

Genus

Pristiphora

Species

Pristiphora rufipes

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