sawfly (Meaning)
sawfly (n)
insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
sawfly (n.)
Any one of numerous species of hymenopterous insects belonging to the family Tenthredinidae. The female usually has an ovipositor containing a pair of sawlike organs with which she makes incisions in the leaves or stems of plants in which to lay the eggs. The larvae resemble those of Lepidoptera.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sawfly
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sawfly Sentence Examples
- The sawfly larvae feasted voraciously on the leaves of the rose bushes.
- Upon closer inspection, the jagged edges on the foliage revealed the telltale signs of sawfly damage.
- The tiny black sawflies emerged from their cocoons in the spring, their ovipositors glinting in the sunlight.
- The sawfly's destructive nature prompted the gardener to implement stringent pest control measures.
- The sawfly's wings buzzed with agitation as it hovered over its intended target.
- The parasitic wasps laid their eggs inside the sawfly larvae, ensuring the future demise of the pest.
- The sawfly's mandibles snapped shut with incredible force, cutting through the tender leaves.
- The sawfly's antennae twitched constantly, sensing danger and guiding its flight.
- The sawfly's life cycle was intricately intertwined with the health of the surrounding vegetation.
- The sawfly's voracious appetite for foliage posed a significant threat to agricultural yields.
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insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plantAny one of numerous species of hymenopterous insect
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The sawfly larvae feasted voraciously on the leaves of the rose bushes.
Upon closer inspection, the jagged edges on the foliage revealed the telltale signs of sawfly damage.
The tiny black sawflies emerged from their cocoons in the spring, their ovipositors glinting in the sunlight.
The sawfly's destructive nature prompted the gardener to implement stringent pest control measures.
