Woldstedtius flavolineatus
(Gravenhorst, 1829)
Woldstedtius flavolineatus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. It was originally described as Bassus flavolineatus by Gravenhorst in 1829. The species is known from limited records in northern Europe and western Canada. Very little published information exists regarding its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Woldstedtius flavolineatus: //wɔldˈstɛdti.əs flæˌvoʊlɪˈniːə.təs//
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Identification
The specific epithet flavolineatus (meaning yellow-lined) suggests pale longitudinal markings on the body, though detailed diagnostic features are not well documented in accessible literature. As a member of Woldstedtius, it likely shares the characteristic of relatively slender body form with other Bassini-group ichneumonids. Confirmation of identification requires examination of wing venation, ovipositor structure, and male genitalia by .
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta (Edmonton, Lethbridge). The trans-Atlantic distribution pattern suggests either a Holarctic range or potential introduction to North America.
Ecological Role
As an ichneumonid , it is presumed to function as a , though specific records are not documented.