Atanycolus longicauda

Shenefelt, 1943

Atanycolus longicauda is a of in the Braconidae, described by Shenefelt in 1943. As a member of the Atanycolus, it belongs to a group of braconid wasps known for their role as parasitoids of wood-boring beetles. The specific epithet 'longicauda' refers to its elongated or tail-like structure. Like other Atanycolus species, it likely targets larvae of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) and metallic wood-boring beetles (Buprestidae), though species-specific records for A. longicauda remain limited in the available literature.

Atanycolus longicauda female by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atanycolus longicauda: //əˌtænɪˈkoʊləs ˌlɒŋɡɪˈkaʊdə//

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Ecological Role

As a in the Braconidae, Atanycolus longicauda contributes to the natural of wood-boring . Parasitoid wasps in this are known to attack larvae of cerambycid and buprestid beetles that develop in dead or dying wood, helping regulate these populations in forest and woodland .

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