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Pamphiliidae

plural noun
Pam·​phi·​li·​idae | \ ˌpam(p)fəˈlīəˌdē\

Definition of Pamphiliidae

: a family of sawflies whose larvae are usually gregarious and web together the leaves and twigs of trees on which they feed

History and Etymology for Pamphiliidae

New Latin, from Pamphilius, type genus (perhaps from Greek pamphilos beloved of all) + -idae

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