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sawfly

/ˈsɔːflaɪ/

sawflynoun

sawflies

/ˈsɔːflaɪ/

Translations

The sawfly is known for its larvae that resemble caterpillars.

Пилильщик известен своими личинками, которые напоминают гусениц.

Definitions

A type of wasp-like insect belonging to the suborder Symphyta, known for its plant-eating larvae that resemble caterpillars.

The gardener noticed that the leaves were being eaten by sawfly larvae.

Synonyms

leaf sawfly

plant-eating hymenopteran

sawflyadjective

/ˈsɔːflaɪ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to sawflies, e.g., 'sawfly damage', 'sawfly larvae'.

Definitions

Relating to or caused by sawflies.

The roses showed extensive sawfly damage.

Synonyms