Cinetus

Jurine, 1807

Cinetus is a of in the Diapriidae, order Hymenoptera. These are small wasps that develop as parasitoids of other insects. The genus was established by Jurine in 1807. Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Cinetus ruficornis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Cinetus ruficornis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Cinetus ruficornis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cinetus: //ˈsɪn.ɪ.tʊs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

Ecological Role

in Diapriidae are known to attack the larvae of various insects, though specific for Cinetus have not been documented in available sources.

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