Arotes decorus
(Say, 1835)
Arotes decorus is a of in the . It is known to be a of two species: Xylotrechus colonus and Yakuhananomia bidentata. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1835 and is part of the diverse and species-rich Ichneumonidae family, which contains thousands of parasitoid wasp species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arotes decorus: /ˈæroʊtiːz dɪˈkɔːrəs/
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate occurrence in Vermont, United States, with broader distribution in the US.
Diet
of Xylotrechus colonus and Yakuhananomia bidentata .
Host Associations
Ecological Role
As a of wood-boring , this likely contributes to natural regulation of beetle in forest and woodland .
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Taxonomic History
Described by Thomas Say in 1835, one of the earliest . The Arotes is part of the large and diverse .
Host Specificity
The documented Xylotrechus colonus and Yakuhananomia bidentata are both members of (longhorn ), suggesting this may specialize on this beetle .