AuthorTaeger, A. & Viitasaari, M.
Year2015
TitleEuropean Rhogogaster s. str., with notes on several Asian species (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae)
TypePaper
SourceZootaxa Vol 4013 (3): 369–398.
IllustrationsColour photographs, half-tone photographs (saws and penis valves) and line drawings (penis valves)
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Revises the European Rhogogaster s. str. species.

The familiar Rhogogaster viridis is now to be called R. scalaris.

The polychotomous key begins on page 386. Its unusual format takes a bit of getting used to.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationSaw sheath or penis valve often required.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentRhogogastera genus of sawfliesAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae
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