Smith-1967
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Prolatus artus
Prolatus artus is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, described by Smith in 1967. As a member of the Hymenoptera, it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of wasps, bees, and ants. Sawflies in this family are herbivorous and their larvae typically feed on plant foliage. The species is recognized as a valid taxon in current databases, though detailed biological information remains limited.