Catadelphops nasutus
(Heinrich, 1962)
Catadelphops nasutus is a of ichneumon in the , Ichneumoninae. It was described by Heinrich in 1962 from specimens collected in the Santa Rita Mountains of Arizona. The species name "nasutus" refers to the distinctive bipartite swelling on the . The Catadelphops was erected by Heinrich based on this single species, with females characterized by being amblypygous—having a very short and broad .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catadelphops nasutus: //ˌkætəˈdɛlfɒps nəˈsuːtəs//
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Identification
Females are amblypygous, meaning the is very short and the is very broad, lacking the long "tail" seen in oxypygous . The most critical diagnostic character is the unusual , which bears a swelling that becomes bipartite below, branching toward the margin. Coloration includes patterns common among southwestern Ichneumoninae.
Habitat
Found in mountainous areas of southeastern Arizona, including Florida Canyon and Sabino Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains, at elevations around 4000 feet. Observed resting in dense foliage during late afternoon heat.
Distribution
Known from the Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona, USA. The was collected in Florida Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains; from the same mountain range and Sabino Canyon, Tucson area.
Behavior
Females are amblypygous and oviposit into mature or of rather than . have been observed resting in dense vegetation to escape afternoon heat.
Ecological Role
Presumed of , based on the typical of amblypygous Ichneumoninae.
Similar Taxa
- Neamblyjoppa nasutusOriginally described as Neamblyjoppa nasutus by Heinrich in 1962; the name has been updated to Catadelphops in current , making these names refer to the same under different generic .