Opheltes glaucopterus barberi

Cushman, 1924

Opheltes glaucopterus barberi is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. It has been documented as a of elm sawfly (Cimbex americana) larvae, serving as an internal . The was described by Cushman in 1924. Distribution records indicate presence in Belgium and Canada (Calgary), with iNaturalist documenting 548 observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Opheltes glaucopterus barberi: /oʊˈfɛltiːz ɡlɔːˈkɒptərəs ˈbɑːrbəri/

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Distribution

Belgium (including Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, and Walloon Region); Canada (Calgary, Alberta). GBIF records confirm presence in these locations.

Host Associations

Cimbex americana - internal of larva

Ecological Role

of larvae, contributing to natural of Cimbex americana.

More Details

Taxonomic Note

This is treated as a of Opheltes glaucopterus. Some sources may list it at rank or as a synonym, but current Catalogue of Life and GBIF treatments accept it as valid subspecies.

Biological Control Context

Documented in entomological literature as one of the natural enemies of the elm sawfly, alongside (Trichogramma minutum) and sarcophagid flies (Boettcheria cimbicis).