Coelichneumon orpheus
(Cresson, 1864)
Coelichneumon orpheus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1864. It belongs to a large family of wasps that are ecologically important as natural enemies of other insects. The Coelichneumon is part of the diverse ichneumonid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelichneumon orpheus: /ˌsiːlɪkˈnjuːmɒn ˈɔːrfiəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Edmonton and Aweme in Canada (Alberta and Manitoba, respectively).
Misconceptions
The provided source material describes Onthophagus orpheus, a dung beetle studied for in urban environments. This is a different entirely from Coelichneumon orpheus, which is an ichneumon . The two species share only the specific epithet 'orpheus' and have no biological relationship.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'orpheus' has been applied to multiple unrelated insect . Users should verify the full including when researching this .