Agrothereutina
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7Agrothereutina is a subtribe of ichneumonid wasps within the Cryptinae, tribe Phygadeuontini. Members are , likely targeting concealed such as pupae or larvae of other insects. The subtribe is represented by thousands of observations, indicating relatively common occurrence in suitable . As with most cryptine ichneumonids, in this subtribe are generally small to medium-sized with slender bodies and long .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrothereutina: /ˌæɡroʊˌθɛrjuˈtaɪnə/
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Taxonomic placement
Agrothereutina was historically treated as a but is now recognized as a subtribe within Phygadeuontini. This reclassification reflects phylogenetic studies showing that former 'Agrothereutes' represent multiple distinct lineages better treated as separate genera united at subtribe rank.
Observation frequency
With 2,679 iNaturalist observations, this subtribe is among the more frequently recorded cryptine groups, though this likely reflects the collective observations of multiple constituent rather than a single common .