Polycyrtus neglectus
Cushman, 1926
Polycyrtus neglectus is a of ichneumon described by Cushman in 1926. It belongs to the large Ichneumonidae, a group of wasps characterized by their slender bodies and often long ovipositors. The Polycyrtus contains multiple species of small to medium-sized ichneumonids. Specific biological details for P. neglectus remain poorly documented in published literature.
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How to pronounce Polycyrtus neglectus: /pɒlɪˈsɜːtəs nəˈɡlɛktəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'neglectus' (Latin for 'neglected' or 'overlooked') may reflect the ' inconspicuous nature or limited study history. The Polycyrtus was established by the same author (Cushman) who described this species.
Data Availability
As of current sources, 62 observations of this have been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is detected with moderate frequency by naturalists, though detailed biological studies appear lacking.