Glypta ralla
Dasch, 1988
Glypta ralla is a of ichneumonid described by Dasch in 1988. Members of the Glypta are known as wasps that attack caterpillars, with females laying inside larvae. The species belongs to a large group of parasitoids whose stages develop by consuming their host from the inside, ultimately killing it. Very few specific details have been published about this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glypta ralla: /ˈɡlɪptə ˈrælə/
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Host Associations
- caterpillars - Glypta is known to parasitize lepidopteran larvae; specific for G. ralla not documented
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, likely functions as a agent of caterpillar
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Taxonomic note
Described in 1988 by Dasch; belongs to a with approximately 150 described worldwide