Exetastes suaveolens
Walsh, 1873
Exetastes suaveolens is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Walsh in 1873. The Exetastes comprises wasps, and members of this genus are known to attack wood-boring larvae. This species has been recorded in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Aweme, Manitoba) and the northeastern United States (Vermont).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exetastes suaveolens: //ˌɛk.sɪˈtæs.tiːz ˌswɑː.viˈoʊ.lɛnz//
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Distribution
Recorded from Aweme, Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. The Exetastes has a Holarctic distribution.
Host Associations
- Cerambycidae - Exetastes are known to parasitize larvae of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) in wood.
Ecological Role
of wood-boring larvae, contributing to of cerambycid beetles in forest .
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'suaveolens' is shared with the cerambycid beetle Plinthocoelium suaveolens, a striking green and orange longhorned beetle that is not closely related to this . The shared name reflects independent descriptions rather than biological relationship.