Nothocremastus mellipes
(Provancher, 1875)
Nothocremastus mellipes is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1875. The Nothocremastus belongs to the diverse wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of insects. Species in this genus are poorly documented in public literature, with limited information available on their and distribution. The species name 'mellipes' (from Latin 'mel' = honey, 'pes' = foot) may refer to some characteristic of the legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nothocremastus mellipes: //nɒθoʊkrɛˈmæstəs ˈmɛlɪpiːz//
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Distribution
Known from California, USA, with a specific record from White Fox, CA.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'mellipes' translates approximately to 'honey-footed', though the reason for this name is not documented in available sources.
Taxonomic Status
Accepted in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The Nothocremastus is part of the Ichneumonidae , which contains tens of thousands of described species, many of which remain poorly studied.