Compsocryptus

Ashmead, 1900

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Compsocryptus is a of ichneumon wasps established by Ashmead in 1900. The genus contains at least 21 described . Members are in the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. These wasps are known primarily from taxonomic descriptions rather than detailed biological studies.

Compsocryptus xanthostigma by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Compsocryptus xanthostigma by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Compsocryptus texensis by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Compsocryptus: /ˌkɒmpsəˈkrɪptəs/

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Ecological Role

As ichneumonid wasps, members of Compsocryptus are presumed to function as , though specific relationships remain undocumented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

The was described by William Harris Ashmead in 1900. It has been maintained as a valid genus within Ichneumonidae, though its precise subfamilial placement and relationships to other genera are not well established in the provided sources.

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