What is another word for Family Tenthredinidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tˈɛnθɹɪdˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The family Tenthredinidae is commonly known as the sawflies. They are a large and diverse group of insects that include more than 7,000 species worldwide. This family is mainly characterized by their saw-like ovipositor which is used to lay eggs in plant tissue. Sawflies are not true flies and are more closely related to wasps and bees. Some of the common synonyms for the family Tenthredinidae include the Hymenopteran family Tenthredininae and the suborder Symphyta. They are important pests in agriculture and forestry, causing significant damage to crops and trees. However, some species are also beneficial as biological control agents of invasive weed species.
