Scopesis

Förster, 1869

Scopesis is a of in the Ichneumonidae, described by Förster in 1869. The genus contains at least two described : Scopesis alpivagans and Scopesis areolaris. Species are distributed across Europe and northern North America, with records from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). As ichneumonid wasps, members of this genus are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific associations remain undocumented.

Scopesis monticola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Scopesis monticola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Scopesis monticola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scopesis: /skoʊˈpiːsɪs/

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Distribution

Europe and northern North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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