Pamphilius is a genus of leaf-rolling sawflies within the Symphyta belonging to the family Pamphiliidae.

Pamphilius
Pamphilius sp., with larvae of acars
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Suborder: Symphyta
Family: Pamphiliidae
Genus: Pamphilius
Latreille, 1802

Description edit

Species of this genus can reach a length of 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in). Body is usually black with yellowish spots on the head. Legs are yellow and wings are transparent. Tarsal claws have one apical and subapical tooth. Mandibles are large and sickle-shaped. Adults can be found from May until June.

Larvae may be solitary or form a colony, mainly feeding on deciduous trees. Main host plants are Rosaceae and Betulaceae, others are Salicaceae, Aceraceae, Caprifoliaceae, Fagaceae, Cornaceae and Juglandaceae.

Distribution edit

Species of this genus can be found in North America and in Eurasia.

Habitat edit

These species prefer hedge rows.

List of species edit

This genus includes about 115 species.

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