Exetastes fornicator
(Fabricius, 1781)
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2Exetastes fornicator is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1781. The species is recorded from parts of Europe and North America, including Belgium and Canada. Like other members of its , it is presumed to be a wasp, though specific relationships remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exetastes fornicator: /ɛksɛˈtæstiːz fɔrnɪˈkeɪtɔr/
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Distribution
Recorded from Belgium (including the Flemish Region) and multiple locations in Canada (Alberta: Bilby, Calgary, Cooking Lake).
Ecological Role
Presumed , based on -level characteristics of Ichneumonidae, though specific records for this are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'fornicator' derives from Latin and has attracted occasional attention due to its meaning ('arch' or 'vault' in architectural context, but with vernacular connotations). This is an established 18th-century with no bearing on the of the organism.