Cephidae
- Pronunciation
- /SEH-fi-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cephid
- Plural
- Cephids
Definition
A family of sawflies within the order Hymenoptera, characterized by their long, slender bodies and frequently dark-colored, non-brightly colored wings.
Etymology
From Greek 'kephale', meaning 'head'.
Example
Cephidae are stem-boring sawflies and some species are agricultural pests.