Campoplex frustranae
Cushman, 1927
Campoplex frustranae is a of ichneumon described by Cushman in 1927. It belongs to the Campopleginae, a group of wasps that develop inside insects. The specific epithet "frustranae" suggests an association with the Frusana (a genus of tortricid moths), though this relationship has not been confirmed in published literature. Like other Campoplex species, it likely parasitizes lepidopteran larvae. The species is rarely collected and poorly known.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Campoplex frustranae: /ˈkæm.pə.ˌplɛks frʌsˈtrɑː.neɪ/
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Host Associations
- Frusana - suspectedSpecific epithet "frustranae" suggests historical association with this tortricid , but not documented in modern literature
Similar Taxa
- Other Campoplex speciesCampoplex is a large with many morphologically similar ; C. frustranae can only be reliably distinguished by examination of and original description
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Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet "frustranae" is formed from "Frusana" + "-ae", a Latin genitive suffix indicating association. Frusana is a of tortricid moths ( Tortricidae). This naming convention was common in early 20th century , though actual records were not always verified.
Data scarcity
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and the appears rarely in museum collections. No subsequent taxonomic revisions or biological studies have been published since the original description.