Cymodusa distincta

(Cresson, 1864)

Cymodusa distincta is a small of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. The species was described by Cresson in 1864 and has been documented in Canada, with distribution records from Edmonton and Elbow. It has been observed during blacklighting surveys in spring, suggesting activity patterns typical of many ichneumonid wasps.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cymodusa distincta: /ˌsaɪməˈduːsə dɪˈstɪŋktə/

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Identification

A very small ichneumon . Specific morphological distinguishing features from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Canada: Edmonton, Alberta; Elbow, Saskatchewan.

Seasonality

Has been observed in late April, suggesting spring activity.

Behavior

, as evidenced by attraction to blacklight.

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