Sphacophilus
Provancher, 1888
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3Sphacophilus is a of in the Argidae, established by Provancher in 1888. The genus comprises over 30 described of argid sawflies, which are herbivorous insects in the suborder . These sawflies lack the narrow waist characteristic of many other Hymenoptera.
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How to pronounce Sphacophilus: //sfæˈkoʊ.fɪləs//
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Taxonomic Authority
The was first described by Abbé Léon Provancher in 1888. Provancher was a Canadian entomologist known for his work on North American Hymenoptera.
Species Diversity
Sources vary in their estimates of , with some citing more than 30 described and others indicating at least three. This discrepancy may reflect differences in taxonomic treatment or regional coverage.