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Record 1 2002-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

A member of the families Siricidae and Xiphydriidae, super-family Siricoidea, whose larvae tunnel in the wood of unhealthy, dying, or freshly felled trees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Insecte de la famille des Siricidae, (Hyménoptères tenthrédiniformes) dont l'aspect rappelle un peu celui des guêpes, et dont les larves creusent des galeries dans le bois des arbres peu vigoureux ou fraîchement abattus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
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