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DESCRIPTION

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Siricids are large (25-35 MM), usually brownish or black. Some species have dark wings. In dorsal view the pronotum is wider than long and is deeply emarginate posteriorly. These insects are heavily sclerotized. Ovipositors are long and conspicuous. The abdomen bears a spine posteriorly. Pronotum is wider than long (contrasted with Cephidae). Foretibia with only one well developed apical spur (sometimes a second weak one is present).

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