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HYMENOPTERA, Argidae (Tenthredinoidea)

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Argidae is a large family of sawflies, with about 804 identified species worldwide, primarily in tropical regions. The larvae are phytophagous, and may be found feeding (and often pupating) in groups, though very few are pests. The family is separated from all other Symphyta by the reduction of their antenna to a single elongated flagellomere that is usually shaped like a tuning fork in males.

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