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.