Zele albiditarsus

Curtis, 1832

Zele albiditarsus is a of in the Braconidae, first described by John Curtis in 1832. The Zele comprises small to medium-sized braconid wasps that are parasitoids of lepidopteran larvae. This species has been recorded from parts of northwestern Europe including Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. As a member of the Braconidae, it is presumed to play a role in regulating of its insects.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zele albiditarsus: /ˈzɛlɛ ælˈbɪdɪˌtɑrsəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Belgium (including Flemish and Walloon regions), Denmark, and Norway.

Ecological Role

As a braconid , likely functions as a of lepidopteran larvae, contributing to natural regulation of and .

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