Spathopus
Ashmead, 1904
Spathopus is a of chalcidoid wasps in the Pteromalidae, described by William Harris Ashmead in 1904. It is currently classified within the Tridyminae. The taxonomic status of this genus has been disputed, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Ecrizotes while others maintain it as accepted. Very little biological information is available for this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spathopus: /ˈspæθoʊpəs/
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Distribution
Records from Southeast Asia (SE) based on GBIF distribution data. Specific countries or regions are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- EcrizotesClosely related in the same Tridyminae; Spathopus has been treated as a synonym of Ecrizotes in some taxonomic treatments (Catalogue of Life), though other sources maintain them as separate genera.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The exhibits significant taxonomic instability. Catalogue of Life lists Spathopus as a synonym of Ecrizotes under Pirenidae, while GBIF and NCBI recognize it as accepted under Pteromalidae. The family placement itself is disputed between Pteromalidae and Pirenidae (the latter sometimes treated as a or synonym of Pteromalidae). This uncertainty reflects broader challenges in chalcidoid .
Data Scarcity
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological studies on this are extremely limited. Most information is restricted to taxonomic catalog entries and nomenclatural discussions.