Agrothereutina
Agrothereutina
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
- Family: Ichneumonidae
- Subfamily: Cryptinae
- Tribe: Cryptini
- Subtribe: Agrothereutina
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrothereutina: /ˌæɡroʊˌθɛrjuˈtaɪnə/
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Summary
Agrothereutes abbreviatus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Ichneumonidae, characterized by its unique black and reddish banding and brachypterous females. It is widely distributed across Europe and beyond, playing a role in controlling insect populations as a parasitoid.
Physical Characteristics
Agrothereutes abbreviatus has a black head and thorax, while the abdomen shows black and reddish bands, with a white area on the tip and a white basal zone on the hind tibia. Females have very reduced wings (brachyptery), reaching only the hind margin of the postscutellum or the first abdominal tergite.
Identification Tips
Look for the distinct black and reddish banding on the abdomen and reduced wings in females.
Habitat
Typically found beneath fallen leaves or moving nimbly on the ground.
Distribution
Present in most European countries, the Near East, the Nearctic realm, and the Oriental realm.
Diet
Parasitic, typically targeting host insects.
Ecosystem Role
Acts as a parasitoid, helping control host insect populations.
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Tags
- Agrothereutina
- parasitic wasp
- Ichneumonidae
- Hymenoptera