Hemipenthes blanchardiana
(Jaennicke, 1867)
A of in the . of the Hemipenthes are hyper-, developing as parasites of ichneumon , , and other that are themselves parasites of . This makes them secondary consumers in . visit flowers for nectar. The species has been documented in Arizona and other parts of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemipenthes blanchardiana: /ˌhɛ.mɪˈpɛn.θiːz ˌblæn.tʃɚˈdiː.ə.nə/
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Distribution
Documented in Arizona, USA. The Hemipenthes occurs in North America.
Seasonality
active in spring.
Diet
feed on nectar from flowers.
Life Cycle
. are hyper-, parasitizing the larvae of ichneumon , , and other of lepidopteran .
Behavior
visit flowers. Larval stage is parasitic.
Ecological Role
Hyper-. Functions as a secondary consumer in by parasitizing of .
Human Relevance
are harmless to humans and pets. The elongated used for nectar feeding may cause concern but is not used for blood-feeding.
Similar Taxa
- Hemipenthes eumenesCongeneric with similar hyper-parasitic larval biology, distinguished by specific morphological and geographic differences.
- Bombylius majorBoth are , but Bombylius major is a of solitary rather than a hyper-.
- Villa spp.Related that are of lepidopteran , not hyper-.