neodiprion

/ˌniːəˈdaɪprɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of sawflies in the family Diprionidae, particularly Neodiprion sertifer and Neodiprion abietis

“The Neodiprion sawfly is a significant pest in coniferous forests.”

Synonyms

  • diprionid
  • sawfly

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect