Ophiopterus
Brullé, 1846
Species Guides
1Ophiopterus is a of ichneumon wasps in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Brullé in 1846. As with other ichneumonids, members of this genus are , though specific associations and biological details remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and field observations, with only 11 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiopterus: /ˌoʊ.fiˈɒp.tə.rəs/
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Taxonomic Note
Ophiopterus belongs to the hyperdiverse Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of organisms with over 25,000 described . The -level of Ichneumonidae remains actively revised, and many genera including Ophiopterus lack comprehensive modern treatment.
Data Limitations
Minimal biological information exists for this in publicly accessible databases. The low observation count (11 on iNaturalist) suggests either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or under-sampling rather than absence.