Ctenopelma nigricorne
(Provancher, 1886)
Ctenopelma nigricorne is a of ichneumonid in the Ctenopelmatinae, originally described by Provancher in 1886. The species belongs to a of wasps that are associated with . Very few biological details have been documented for this specific species. It is known from at least one record in Edmonton, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ctenopelma nigricorne: //ˌktɛnəˈpɛlmə ˌnɪɡrɪˈkɔrnɛ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Edmonton, Canada. The broader distribution is poorly documented.
Ecological Role
As a member of the Ctenopelmatinae, the likely functions as a of larvae, though this has not been directly documented for C. nigricorne specifically.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Ctenopelma belongs to the Ctenopelmatinae, a group of ichneumonid wasps generally associated with (). Related in the genus, such as those in Europe, have been reared from sawflies in the that develop in fern stems.
Data limitations
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and biological information appears to be lacking in published literature. Most available information pertains to congeneric rather than C. nigricorne specifically.