Lanugo
Lanugo
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
- Family: Ichneumonidae
- Subfamily: Cryptinae
- Tribe: Cryptini
- Subtribe: Cryptina
- Genus: Lanugo
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lanugo: /læˈnjuːɡoʊ/
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Summary
Lanugo is a genus belonging to the family Ichneumonidae within the order Hymenoptera, consisting of various species primarily found in western parts of the U.S. It is characterized by specific appearances and structures, particularly in the forewings and ovipositors of females.
Physical Characteristics
Forewing length 5.0 - 12.3 mm. Females typically have bodies and legs that are ferruginous to fulvous, except for L. flavipennis which has entirely black bodies and legs.
Identification Tips
Females can be identified by the structure of the ovipositor which is shorter and not curved unlike in Compsocryptus. Males are distinguished by points of wing venation, making identification through photos challenging.
Habitat
Regions in the United States, particularly in the western US, including various states ranging from Texas, California, Arizona, to areas on the East Coast.
Distribution
Transcontinental, mostly below about 40°N latitude. Species distribution is concentrated in the western U.S. with only a couple found east of Texas.
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Tags
- Hymenoptera
- Ichneumonidae
- Lanugo