Dusona rufescens

(Walley, 1940)

Dusona rufescens is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Walley in 1940. As a member of the Dusona, it is part of a large and diverse group of wasps. The species name "rufescens" refers to a reddish or rust-colored appearance. Very little specific information about this species has been documented in readily available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dusona rufescens: //duˈsoʊ.nə ruˈfɛs.ɛnz//

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Ecological Role

As an ichneumonid , Dusona rufescens likely functions as a , though specific records for this are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

Dusona is a large within Ichneumonidae, with many that are poorly known and difficult to identify. The genus is characterized by features of the wing venation and ovipositor structure. Species-level identification typically requires examination of detailed morphological characters and often knowledge.

Collection Holdings

The UCR Entomology Research Museum includes Dusona rufescens in its holdings of determined ichneumonid specimens, though detailed biological data from these collections has not been published in readily accessible sources.