Clivinematini
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- Clivinema(Hairy Mirids)
- Largidea
Clivinematini is a tribe of ichneumon wasps within the Tryphoninae. Members of this tribe are that target larvae (Hymenoptera: ) as . The tribe is characterized by specific morphological features of the ovipositor and associated structures that distinguish it from related tryphonine tribes. Clivinematini represents a relatively small and specialized lineage within the diverse Ichneumonidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clivinematini: /ˌklaɪvɪneɪˈmætɪni/
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Identification
Clivinematini can be distinguished from other Tryphoninae tribes by the structure of the ovipositor, which lacks a notch on the lower valve and possesses a distinctive type of rhachis and aulax. The fore wing typically has areolet absent or reduced. Members often exhibit a combination of characters including a short, stout body form and specific arrangements of facial . These morphological traits require examination under magnification for reliable identification.
Distribution
Members of Clivinematini have been recorded from the Holarctic region, with occurrences in North America and Eurasia. Specific distribution records are sparse due to the group's taxonomic obscurity and the need for identification.
Diet
do not feed; larvae are that develop within .
Host Associations
- Symphyta - larval of larvae
Life Cycle
Development occurs as solitary koinobiont endoparasitoids within larvae. The larva completes its development after the has spun its cocoon, emerging to pupate externally.
Ecological Role
As specialized of , Clivinematini contributes to the of herbivorous sawfly , potentially influencing plant-herbivore dynamics in forest and agricultural .
Similar Taxa
- TryphoniniBoth are tribes within Tryphoninae with superficially similar body plans; distinguished by ovipositor structure and areolet configuration
- SphinctiniShares Tryphoninae; differs in associations and details of ovipositor