Megaplectes monticola blakei
(Cresson, 1864)
Megaplectes monticola blakei is a of ichneumonid in the Ichneumonidae. It belongs to a of wasps that target other insects. The subspecies was described by Cresson in 1864. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada and parts of Europe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megaplectes monticola blakei: //ˌmɛɡəˈplɛktiːz ˌmɒn.tɪˈkoʊ.lə ˈbleɪ.kaɪ//
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in Edmonton, Aweme, and Douglas, Canada; also recorded from Denmark and Norway.
Ecological Role
As an ichneumonid , likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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