Cryptopimpla
Taschenberg, 1863
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2Cryptopimpla is a of ichneumonid wasps in the Banchinae, tribe Atrophini. The genus is known from the Afrotropical region and parts of Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). Recent taxonomic work has revised the Afrotropical fauna, describing two new South African and providing identification keys for 11 Afrotropical species. The genus has undergone taxonomic reassessment, with at least one species transferred to Lissonota based on female morphological characters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptopimpla: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈpɪmplə//
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Identification
Afrotropical can be identified using the revised illustrated key provided in Reynolds & van Noort (2023), which includes interactive Lucid keys available at http://www.waspweb.org. The is distinguished from Lissonota by male and female morphological characters; female specimens have been particularly important for clarifying generic placement. Specific diagnostic characters for the genus are not detailed in the available sources.
Habitat
In the Afrotropical region, have been recorded from nature reserves including Fernkloof and Grootbos in South Africa, which are located in fynbos vegetation zones. European records (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) suggest temperate associations, though specific details are not documented.
Distribution
Afrotropical region, with confirmed records from South Africa and updated distributional data for 11 Afrotropical . Also recorded from Europe: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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Taxonomic revision
The most recent comprehensive treatment of the is the 2023 revision by Reynolds & van Noort, which provides updated keys and distribution records for Afrotropical .
Interactive identification
Online interactive Lucid keys to the 11 Afrotropical Cryptopimpla are available at http://www.waspweb.org.