Aprosthema

Konow, 1899

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Aprosthema is a of in the Argidae, established by Friedrich Wilhelm Konow in 1899. The genus contains nine described distributed across Northern Europe, including Scandinavia. Members of this genus are herbivorous sawflies whose larvae feed on plant material. The genus is part of the diverse sawfly family Argidae, which is characterized by with a single flagellomere.

Aprosthema breviantennatum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aprosthema breviantennatum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aprosthema breviantennatum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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Distribution

Northern Europe. Documented presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

Diet

Herbivorous; larvae feed on plant material.

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Included Species

The comprises nine described : A. austriacum, A. bifidum, A. brevicorne, A. breviantennatum, A. brunniventre, A. brevivertexis, A. fusicorne, A. melanurum, and A. tardum.

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