Coleocentrus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coleocentrus: //ˌkɒliˈɒsentrəs//

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Summary

Coleocentrus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the Ichneumonidae family, notable for their combination of morphological features that differentiate them from other Acaenitinae. They are widespread across North America with eight notable species documented.

Physical Characteristics

Species within Coleocentrus are often dark and less ornate than other genera, with specific traits such as a clypeus with a median tubercle, simple fore and middle claws, and distinctive ovipositor characteristics.

Identification Tips

The identification of Coleocentrus involves examining the clypeus for a median tubercle, the absence of a longitudinal carina on the frons, and the condition of the areolet.

Habitat

Holarctic and Oriental; widespread in North America.

Distribution

Primarily found across northeastern and eastern North America, with specific species ranges extending to western regions.

Diet

Coleocentrus species are parasitoids, with specific hosts unknown for most North American species.

Life Cycle

Detailed information on the life cycle is not provided, but species are known to be parasitoids.

Reproduction

Reproduction characteristics were not specified, but ovipositor length relative to forewing length varies across species.

Ecosystem Role

As parasitoid wasps, they play a role in controlling pest insect populations.

Collecting Methods

• Trapping with bait
• Field collection during specific seasons

Preservation Methods

• Pinning
• Alcohol preservation

Tags

• Coleocentrus
• Ichneumonidae
• Parasitoid Wasps
• North America