Glypta animosa
Cresson, 1870
Glypta animosa is a of ichneumon described by Cresson in 1870. The Glypta comprises wasps that develop inside the bodies of , with consuming their hosts from within. Like other members of , this species likely targets lepidopteran larvae as hosts. The species is rarely documented, with only four observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glypta animosa: /ˈɡlɪptə æ.nɪˈmoʊ.sə/
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Ecological Role
As a member of the Glypta, this likely functions as a , contributing to of herbivorous . in this genus are known to parasitize , with their developing internally and eventually killing the .