Lagium atroviolaceum
(Norton, 1860)
Lagium atroviolaceum is a of in the Tenthredinidae. It is a member of the suborder , which are characterized by a broad connection between the and without the narrow ' waist' seen in other Hymenoptera. The species is known from eastern Canada and has been documented through a moderate number of observations. As with other tenthredinid sawflies, are likely associated with vegetation while larvae are phytophagous, though specific biological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lagium atroviolaceum: /ˈlæɡiəm ˌætroʊvaɪoʊˈleɪsiəm/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: recorded from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Norton in 1860. The Lagium is a small group within Tenthredinidae.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 94 observations, indicating the is documented but not frequently encountered by naturalists.