Hormius
Nees, 1818
Hormius is a of in the Hormiinae, Braconidae. First described by Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck in 1818, the genus includes with reduced wings (brachypterous and forms). Members belong to the tribe Hormiini. The genus has been documented across multiple continents with records from northern Europe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hormius: /ˈhɔːr.mi.əs/
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Identification
Brachypterous and can be distinguished from fully winged by reduced wing venation and shortened or absent wings. A key to Hormius subgenera and all known brachypterous and micropterous species exists in taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
distribution. Documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; broader global range implied by cosmopolitan status.
Ecological Role
in the tribe Hormiini, though specific associations for Hormius are not documented in available sources.