Agrothereutes cimbcivorus
(Cushman, 1924)
Agrothereutes cimbcivorus is a of ichneumon described by Cushman in 1924. It belongs to the Agrothereutes, a group of wasps within the Ichneumonidae. The species epithet 'cimbcivorus' suggests a relationship with of the genus Cimbex, indicating it may parasitize these . Like other members of its genus, it is likely a koinobiont parasitoid, but specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrothereutes cimbcivorus: /ˌæɡrəʊθɪˈruːtiːz kɪmˈsɪvərəs/
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Distribution
Original description from North America; specific range details are poorly documented beyond type locality.
Host Associations
- Cimbex - probable Inferred from epithet 'cimbcivorus', suggesting of in this
Similar Taxa
- Agrothereutes abbreviatorCongeneric with similar ; distinguished by detailed examination of wing venation and ovipositor proportions
- Other Agrothereutes speciesRequire identification using male genitalia and flagellomere counts
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet 'cimbcivorus' (Cimbex-eater) provides the primary clue to its , though this association has not been formally confirmed through rearing records in published literature.