Sphacophilus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Argidae
Subfamily: Sterictiphorinae
Genus: Sphacophilus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sphacophilus: //sfæˈkoʊ.fɪləs//

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Images

Sphacophilus barius by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Sphacophilus precarius by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Sphacophilus triangularis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Sphacophilus memmonius by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Sphacophilus is a genus of sawflies in the family Argidae, comprising over 30 described species arranged into three subgenera. They are primarily identified through their genital anatomy and have hosts including plants from the Convolvulaceae and Fabaceae families.

Identification Tips

Identification is primarily based on genital anatomy.

Habitat

Sphacophilus species are commonly found from Canada to Mexico, especially in western regions.

Distribution

The genus is distributed across Canada to Mexico, with species predominantly found in the western United States.

Diet

Known hosts include members of the plant families Convolvulaceae and Fabaceae.

Similar Taxa

Argidae