Stantonia

Ashmead, 1904

Stantonia is a of in the Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1904. The genus belongs to the diverse ichneumonoid lineage of wasps, which are characterized by their parasitic lifestyle targeting other insects. Based on iNaturalist records, the genus is rarely encountered, with only three documented observations. Members of Braconidae are generally small to medium-sized wasps with reduced wing venation compared to their relatives in Ichneumonidae.

Stantonia carpocapsae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Stantonia bakeri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Stantonia bakeri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Stantonia: /stænˈtoʊniə/

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