Barichneumon
Thomson, 1893
Species Guides
2Barichneumon is a of ichneumonid wasps established by Thomson in 1893. At least one , Barichneumon bilunulatus, has been documented as a of the pine beauty (Panolis flammea), a pest of pine forests. The genus is recorded from Scandinavia and Denmark.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barichneumon: /bærɪˈknjuːmɒn/
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Habitat
Pine forests; associated with of its lepidopteran .
Distribution
Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
Host Associations
- Panolis flammea - Documented for B. bilunulatus; is the pine beauty , a defoliator of Scots pine.
Ecological Role
; contributes to of pine-feeding .
Human Relevance
Potential agent for pine beauty (Panolis flammea), a forestry pest. One study found of Barichneumon bilunulatus were less susceptible to deltamethrin than the larvae, suggesting some to chemical treatments used in forestry.
Similar Taxa
- RictichneumonCo-occurring of pine beauty ; both are ichneumonid wasps with similar ecological roles, distinguished by morphological characters not detailed in available sources.