Macrophya cassandra

Kirby, 1882

Macrophya cassandra is a of in the Tenthredinidae, first described by William Kirby in 1882. The species belongs to the Tenthredininae and tribe Macrophyini. It is native to eastern Canada, with records from Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of the Macrophya, it shares characteristics with other sawflies in this group, including herbivorous larval feeding habits, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrophya cassandra: /məˈkrɒfɪə kəˈsændrə/

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Distribution

Eastern Canada: Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. GBIF records indicate presence in these provinces, with no documented range extensions to other regions.

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Taxonomic authority

Described by William Kirby in 1882. Kirby was a pioneering English entomologist known for his work on Hymenoptera and other insect groups.

Data limitations

The is represented by only 3 observations in iNaturalist and has minimal published biological literature. Most aspects of its remain undocumented.