Lagium

Konow, 1904

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Lagium is a of in the Tenthredinidae, established by Konow in 1904. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Hymenoptera order, which includes , bees, and ants. The genus is recognized in major taxonomic databases including GBIF, NCBI, and iNaturalist, with 96 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a genus within Tenthredinidae, Lagium are expected to share the family's characteristic sawfly , though specific details about individual species remain limited in available sources.

Lagium atroviolaceum by (c) Barry Cottam, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Cottam. Used under a CC-BY license.Lagium atroviolaceum by (c) Barry Cottam, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Cottam. Used under a CC-BY license.Lagium planifrons by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Lagium: //ˈlaɡ.i.um//

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Taxonomic recognition

The Lagium was established by Friedrich Wilhelm Konow in 1904. It is currently accepted in the Tenthredinidae, a family commonly known as common sawflies. The family Tenthredinidae is the largest family of (suborder ), with larvae that are generally herbivorous and often feed on leaves of various plants.

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