Sphacophilus
Provancher, 1888
Sphacophilus is a of in the , established by Provancher in 1888. The genus comprises over 30 described of argid sawflies, which are herbivorous in the suborder Symphyta. These sawflies lack the narrow waist characteristic of many other .
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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 known for his work on North .
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.