Acanosema
Kieffer, 1908
Acanosema is a of in the Diapriidae, first described by Jean-Jacques Kieffer in 1908. Members of this genus are small, inconspicuous wasps that develop as parasitoids, likely of other insects. The genus is documented from northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with many diapriid genera, detailed biological information remains limited due to their small size and cryptic habits.
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Distribution
Documented from northern Europe: Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The limited distribution records likely reflect both genuine range restriction and under-sampling of these small, poorly studied .
Ecological Role
Presumed , contributing to of insects. As members of Diapriidae, in this likely function as natural agents within their .
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Taxonomic history
Described by French entomologist Jean-Jacques Kieffer in 1908. Kieffer was a prolific describer of , particularly in the Proctotrupoidea, though many of his taxonomic concepts have required subsequent revision.
Data limitations
With only 7 observations on iNaturalist and sparse published records, Acanosema exemplifies the knowledge gap for small-bodied . Most diapriid lack resolved -level or documented relationships.