Prolatus artus
Smith, 1967
Prolatus artus is a of in the Tenthredinidae, described by Smith in 1967. As a member of the Hymenoptera, it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of , bees, and ants. Sawflies in this family are herbivorous and their larvae typically feed on plant foliage. The species is recognized as a valid in current databases, though detailed biological information remains limited.
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Similar Taxa
- Cremastus prolatusSimilar name but belongs to Ichneumonidae ( ), not Tenthredinidae; distinguished by narrow petiole between and
- Other Prolatus speciesCongeneric share general body plan but differ in specific morphological details of , wing venation, and coloration patterns