Therion petiolatum
(Davis, 1898)
Therion petiolatum is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. The Therion comprises wasps whose larvae develop as internal of caterpillars. Members of this genus are known to target tiger moths and related species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Therion petiolatum: /ˈθiːr.i.ɒn ˌpɛ.ti.oʊˈlɑː.təm/
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Similar Taxa
- Therion morioBoth share the same and similar as of caterpillars; T. morio is larger and more frequently encountered in eastern North American deciduous forests
- Therion circumflexumCongeneric with overlapping associations and geographic range; requires examination of morphological details for separation