Coleocentrus occidentalis
Cresson, 1879
Species Guides
1Coleocentrus occidentalis is a of ichneumon described by Cresson in 1879. It belongs to the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of Hymenoptera. Very little specific information is available about this species' , , or distribution beyond its taxonomic classification. The Coleocentrus comprises wasps, and members are presumed to parasitize wood-boring larvae, though this has not been confirmed for C. occidentalis specifically.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleocentrus occidentalis: //ˌkoʊ.li.oʊˈsɛn.trəs ˌɑk.sɪˈdɛn.tə.lɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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