Pamphiliidae

plural noun

Pam·​phi·​li·​idae

ˌpam(p)fəˈlīəˌdē

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

Word History

Etymology

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

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