Echthrus abdominalis
Cresson, 1868
Echthrus abdominalis is a of ichneumonid in the Echthrus, first described by Cresson in 1868. The genus Echthrus belongs to the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. Members of this genus are known to be parasitoids of wood-boring larvae, particularly cerambycids and buprestids. The specific epithet 'abdominalis' refers to some characteristic of the , though the original description would need to be consulted for precise details.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Echthrus abdominalis: /ˈɛkθrəs ˌæbdəˈmɪnəlɪs/
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Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this functions as a , likely targeting wood-boring larvae. Ichneumonid wasps in this ecological guild contribute to of their and nutrient cycling in forest through their parasitic lifestyle.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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