Agrothereutes abbreviatus iridescens

(Cresson, 1864)

A of ichneumonid in the Agrothereutes. The genus Agrothereutes comprises small to medium-sized ichneumonid wasps, many of which are associated with spider . The subspecies epithet 'iridescens' suggests metallic or iridescent coloration. Members of this genus are known as spider wasps or spider , with females typically ovipositing in spider egg sacs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agrothereutes abbreviatus iridescens: /æɡroʊˈθɛrjuːts əˈbriːviˌeɪtəs ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənz/

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Distribution

Belgium (including Flemish Region and Walloon Region), Canada (Bilby, Drumheller in Alberta).

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