Cryptopimpla quadrilineata
(Gravenhorst, 1829)
Species Guides
1Cryptopimpla quadrilineata is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Gravenhorst in 1829. The Cryptopimpla belongs to the diverse wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of organisms with over 25,000 described species. Like other ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific relationships remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from multiple locations in Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptopimpla quadrilineata: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈpɪm.plə ˌkwɑː.drɪlaɪˈniːətə//
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Distribution
Recorded from several locations in Canada: Bilby, Alberta; Cochrane, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Elkwater, Alberta; and Jumping Pound Creek, Alberta.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely functions as a , contributing to of its insects. Ichneumonid wasps are generally considered beneficial insects in and agriculture due to their role in controlling of other insects.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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