Deuterixys

Mason, 1981

Deuterixys is a of braconid wasps established by Mason in 1981. The genus contains approximately 18 described with a distribution spanning most of the world. As members of Braconidae, species in this genus are . Specific biological details for individual species remain poorly documented in available literature.

Deuterixys pacifica by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Deuterixys pacifica by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Deuterixys pacifica by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Deuterixys: /ˌdɛwtəˈrɪksɪs/

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Distribution

; recorded from most world regions including Europe (Denmark, Norway confirmed).

Ecological Role

As braconid wasps, members of this likely function as of other insects, though specific relationships have not been documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Mason in 1981. The etymology of the name is not documented in available sources.

Data limitations

Only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Most -level remains undescribed in accessible literature.

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