Bug FAQShining Griever
Dolerus nitens · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Tenthredinidae
The shining griever, Dolerus nitens, is a sawfly found in the Palearctic region. It belongs to the group of insects known as sawflies.
Source: Wikipedia
How to recognize it
Dolerus nitens is a species of sawfly.
Source: Wikipedia
Is it a pest in the house?
It is considered a Palearctic sawfly species.
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How to get rid of it
Control methods are those used for Palearctic sawflies.
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Life cycle
Its life cycle follows the pattern of Palearctic sawflies.
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When you see it
It is active during the seasons when Palearctic sawflies are present.
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Where it comes from
Its native range is the Palearctic region.
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Lookalikes
It may be confused with other Palearctic sawfly species.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 10 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, New York.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: introduced in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
Same family (Tenthredinidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolerus_nitens
Look it up elsewhere: GBIF · iNaturalist · BugGuide · Wikipedia
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