Onycholyda amplecta

Onycholyda amplecta is a of in the Pamphiliidae, order Hymenoptera. The Onycholyda belongs to a group of web-spinning sawflies whose larvae construct silken webs on plants. Observations of this species have been documented through iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in citizen science databases. Specific biological details remain limited in published literature.

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How to pronounce Onycholyda amplecta: /ˌɒnɪˈkɒlɪdə æmˈplɛktə/

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Taxonomic Placement

Onycholyda amplecta is classified in Pamphiliidae, a small family of (suborder ) distinguished from other Hymenoptera by the absence of a constricted waist between and . The family is characterized by larvae that spin silk webs.

Data Availability

The iNaturalist platform records 81 observations for this , suggesting it is documented in field observations, though detailed morphological descriptions and ecological studies appear sparse in accessible literature.

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