Allantus basalis
(Klug, 1818)
Caledonian Spindler
Allantus basalis is a in the . The species was originally described as Tenthredo basalis by Klug in 1818. It is known from parts of Europe and Canada, with records from Norway, Sweden, and eastern Canadian provinces including Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Sawflies in this are herbivorous, with typically feeding on foliage.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Norway and Sweden in Europe, and from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in these regions, though detailed range boundaries remain poorly documented.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Tenthredo before being transferred to Allantus.
Data gaps
Despite being a valid, accepted , A. basalis is poorly represented in published literature. iNaturalist records (17 observations as of source date) suggest it is infrequently encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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