Megaplectes monticola

(Gravenhorst, 1829)

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Megaplectes monticola blakei

Megaplectes monticola is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. Originally described by Gravenhorst in 1829 as Ichneumon monticola, it was later transferred to the Megaplectes. The species epithet "monticola" refers to a mountain-dwelling habit. Like other ichneumon wasps, it is presumed to be a , though specific associations remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from Canada and parts of Europe including Denmark and Norway.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megaplectes monticola: /ˌmɛɡəˈplɛk.tiːz mɒnˈtɪ.kə.lə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Edmonton, Aweme, and Douglas in Canada; present in Denmark and Norway in Europe. The specific epithet "monticola" suggests montane or mountainous , though explicit habitat descriptions are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

As a member of Ichneumonidae, likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of potential . Specific ecological impacts are undocumented.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Ichneumon monticola by Gravenhorst in 1829, later transferred to Megaplectes. The genus Megaplectes belongs to the large and diverse Ichneumonidae, one of the most -rich families of organisms with estimates exceeding 25,000 species worldwide.

Data Availability

Available information for this is extremely limited. GBIF records indicate 53 iNaturalist observations, but detailed biological data regarding , , , and appear absent from published literature. This is typical for many ichneumonid species, which remain taxonomically described but biologically poorly known.