Brachycyrtus

Kriechbaumer, 1880

Species Guides

Brachycyrtus is a of Darwin wasps in the Brachycyrtinae, first described by Kriechbaumer in 1880. The genus comprises distributed across the Neotropics, with 12 species currently recognized from Brazil alone. Two species, B. amazonensis and B. ocellicarinatus, were described as new in 2023. The genus has been documented as far north as Venezuela.

Brachycyrtus oculatus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Brachycyrtus pretiosus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachycyrtus: /ˌbrækɪˈsɜːrtəs/

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Distribution

Neotropical region. Brazil (12 recorded, including Amazonas state); Venezuela (first record for B. pretiosus). GBIF indicates additional records from Norway and Sweden, though these may represent data anomalies or introduced specimens requiring verification.

Host Associations

Ceraeochrysa valida - First known recorded for B. cosmetus (green lacewing)
Ceraeochrysa fairchildi - First known recorded for B. cosmetus (green lacewing)

Ecological Role

of green lacewings (Chrysopidae). The functions as a agent of predatory neuropteran .

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Taxonomic history

The Brachycyrtinae was established to accommodate this , reflecting its distinct morphological features within Ichneumonidae.

Research gaps

associations remain documented for only one (B. cosmetus). The , stages, and ecological requirements of most Brachycyrtus species are undescribed.