Lissonota

Gravenhorst, 1829

Species Guides

Lissonota is a large of ichneumon wasps in the Ichneumonidae, comprising at least 390 described . Members of this genus are , with documented species attacking lepidopteran pests of agricultural crops including pistachio and maguey. The genus has been recorded across Europe, Mexico, and Turkey, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lissonota: /ˌlɪsəˈnoʊtə/

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Distribution

Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden); Mexico; Turkey (Kahramanmaraş region)

Host Associations

Carpatolechia decorella - pest of Pistacia vera (pistachio)
red maguey worm (gusano rojo del maguey) - associated with Agave plants

Behavior

of lepidopteran larvae; some show potential for biological pest control in agricultural systems.

Ecological Role

agent of agricultural pests, particularly lepidopteran larvae affecting crop plants.

Human Relevance

Some have documented potential as biocontrol agents for crop pests, including Lissonota anatolica on pistachio and Lissonota fascipennis on maguey worms.