Sphacophilus cellularis

(Say, 1836)

Sphacophilus cellularis is a of in the Argidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1836 as Atomacera cellularis. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from Ontario and Quebec. As a member of the suborder , it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of , bees, and ants in the suborder .

Argid sawfly (Argidae, Sphacophilus cellularis (Say)) (36825175864) by Insects Unlocked . Used under a CC0 license.Argid sawfly (Argidae, Sphacophilus cellularis (Say)) (37534862171) by Insects Unlocked . Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sphacophilus cellularis: //sfækəˈfaɪləs sɛljʊˈlɛərɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded in Canada: Ontario and Quebec.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Atomacera cellularis Say, 1836; later transferred to Sphacophilus.

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