Spilopteron occiputale
(Cresson, 1869)
Spilopteron occiputale is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1869. It belongs to the Spilopteron, a group of wasps. The species has been documented through 159 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists. As with other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific relationships for this species are not well documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spilopteron occiputale: /ˌspaɪlɒpˈtɪrɒn ɒkˌsɪpjəˈteɪli/
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Distribution
North America, based on the original description by Cresson (1869) and presence in North American ichneumonid fauna.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'occiputale' refers to the occiput, the back part of the , suggesting a distinctive feature of the head was used in the original description.