Exetastes obscurus
Cresson, 1865
Exetastes obscurus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Cresson in 1865. The Exetastes comprises wasps, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Canada, specifically from Lethbridge and Aweme.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exetastes obscurus: //ˌɛksɛˈtæstiːz ɑbˈskjʊərəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and Aweme, Manitoba, Canada. No additional geographic records are documented.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, likely functions as a of other insects, though specific for this are not documented.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'obscurus' (Latin for dark or indistinct) is shared with unrelated including Aphytis obscurus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) and Dicerca obscura (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), which can cause confusion in literature searches. These belong to different orders and with distinct .