Agrypon

Förster, 1860

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Agrypon is a of ichneumonid described by Arnold Förster in 1860. within this genus are solitary larval-pupal endoparasitoids that develop within caterpillars of various lepidopteran . At least one species, A. flaveolatum, has been introduced as a agent for pest management.

Agrypon caribbaeum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Agrypon paediscae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Agrypon paediscae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agrypon: /ˈæɡrɪˌpɒn/

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Identification

within Agrypon can be distinguished from closely related by morphological characters and morphometric analyses of antennal annuli counts. For example, A. flaveolatum was differentiated from native North American species A. provancheri and A. alaskensis using these methods.

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Distribution

distribution. Specific have been recorded in the western Palearctic (A. polyxenae), with introductions to Nova Scotia and British Columbia, Canada (A. flaveolatum). Distribution records from GBIF include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Host Associations

  • Operophtera brumata - winter moth; introduced control target in Canada
  • Zerynthia polyxena - most common for A. polyxenae
  • Zerynthia rumina - recorded in Spain
  • Zerynthia cassandra - suggested presence in Italy

Life Cycle

Solitary larval-pupal endoparasitoid developing within caterpillars.

Ecological Role

agent. Agrypon flaveolatum was introduced to control winter moth on apple and oak trees in Canada.

Human Relevance

Used in programs. Agrypon flaveolatum was introduced from Europe to Nova Scotia and British Columbia specifically to manage winter moth (Operophtera brumata) on commercially important apple and oak trees.

Similar Taxa

  • Agrypon provancheriClosely related native North American distinguished from A. flaveolatum by antennal annuli counts and morphological characters
  • Agrypon alaskensisClosely related native North American distinguished from A. flaveolatum by antennal annuli counts and morphological characters

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