Collyriinae
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1Collyriinae is a of ichneumonid wasps (Ichneumonidae, Hymenoptera) known primarily as of stem- (Cephidae). The subfamily includes such as Collyria and Bicurta. within this group have been documented as parasitoids of economically important stem-boring sawflies, with potential applications in . records indicate specialization on Cephidae, though detailed biological information remains limited for many .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Collyriinae: //kəˈlɪri.aɪni//
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Distribution
Documented from China (North and Northeast regions for Bicurta hejunhuai); broader distribution of requires further documentation.
Host Associations
- Stenocephus fraxini Wei - Stem- (Hymenoptera: Cephidae); first record for Bicurta
- Cephus fumipennis - Stem- (Hymenoptera: Cephidae); for Collyria
Behavior
of stem- larvae developing within plant stems.
Ecological Role
of Cephidae (stem-); may contribute to of stem-boring sawflies and has been investigated as a potential agent for pest .
Human Relevance
Investigated as potential agent for Cephus cinctus (wheat stem sawfly), a significant agricultural pest in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae)
- A New Species of Collyria Schiødte (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Collyriinae), a Parasitoid of Cephus Fumipennis (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) in China, and Potential Biological Control Agent for Cephus Cinctus in North America
- Figure 1 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figure 18 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figure 25 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figure 26 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figures 8-12 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figures 13-17 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figures 19-24 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570
- Figure 2-7 from: Liu J-X, Yan J-H, Broad GR (2019) A new species of Bicurta Sheng et al. from China (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Collyriinae), a parasitoid of Stenocephus fraxini Wei (Hymenoptera, Cephidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 74: 93-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.74.39570