Dusona wyomingensis
(Viereck, 1906)
Dusona wyomingensis is a of ichneumonid described by Viereck in 1906. The Dusona comprises wasps, with most species targeting Lepidoptera larvae as . This species is known from scattered records in western Canada, including Alberta and Saskatchewan. Published biological information specific to this species is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dusona wyomingensis: //djuːˈsoʊnə waɪˌoʊmɪŋˈɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Edmonton, Waterton, and Saskatoon in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The specific epithet suggests a possible type locality or association with Wyoming, USA, though published distribution records are sparse.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of its . The Dusona is known to parasitize caterpillars (Lepidoptera larvae), though host records for this specific species have not been documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'wyomingensis' may cause confusion with the Paropomala wyomingensis (Thomas), a well-documented rangeland . These are unrelated in different orders (Hymenoptera vs. Orthoptera) with no biological connection.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide only taxonomic classification and sparse locality records. No published studies have examined , , or of this specific . The iNaturalist platform reports only 4 observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.