Diplazon deletus
(Thomson, 1890)
Diplazon deletus is a of in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Thomson in 1890. It is placed in the Diplazon, a group of hoverfly parasitoids within the Diplazontinae. The species is known from limited records in Canada and northern Europe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplazon deletus: /dɪˈpleɪzɒn dɪˈliːtəs/
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta: Wagner Natural Area); Norway; Sweden
Host Associations
Ecological Role
Similar Taxa
- Diplazon laetatoriusMost widespread and commonly encountered Diplazon ; D. deletus distinguished by subtle morphological differences in wing venation and coloration, but reliable separation requires expert examination
- Other Diplazon species contains multiple similar ; identification to species level generally requires reference to original description and specialized keys
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Bassus deletus by Thomson in 1890; later transferred to Diplazon. The genus Diplazon was historically placed in Diplazontinae, though subfamily classification within Ichneumonidae remains subject to revision.
Data limitations
This is represented by very few occurrence records and observations. The iNaturalist database contains only 3 observations, and no species-level biological studies have been identified. Most information is inferred from -level characteristics.