Oenonogastra
Ashmead, 1900
Oenonogastra is a of in the Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1900. As a member of the Braconidae, it belongs to a large family of wasps that parasitize other insects. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and field observations, with limited published information on its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oenonogastra: /oʊˌɛnəˈnɒɡæstrə/
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Ecological Role
As a within Braconidae, Oenonogastra likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to natural of its .
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Taxonomic status
Oenonogastra is recognized as a valid by major taxonomic databases including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI. The genus has been historically understudied, with few descriptions and limited biological data available.
Observational records
iNaturalist records indicate 12 observations of this , suggesting it is rarely encountered by naturalists and likely has restricted geographic range or cryptic habits.