Erigorgus

Förster, 1869

Erigorgus is a of ichneumon wasps in the Ichneumonidae. These are part of the diverse Ichneumonoidea superfamily, which contains that develop as parasitoids of other insects. The genus is known from Europe and North America, with records from Scandinavia and observations in the central United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erigorgus: //ˌɛrɪˈɡɔːrɡəs//

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Distribution

Records exist from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Observations have been made in Kansas, USA.

Seasonality

have been observed in late April to early May in Kansas.

Ecological Role

As members of Ichneumonidae, in this likely function as of other insects, though specific relationships for Erigorgus are not documented in the available sources.

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