Coelichneumon viola
(Cresson, 1864)
Coelichneumon viola is a of ichneumon described by Cresson in 1864. It belongs to the large , a group of wasps characterized by slender bodies and long . The Coelichneumon is part of the diverse ichneumonid radiation, with species distributed across North America. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelichneumon viola: /sɛlɪkˈnjuːmɒn viˈoʊlə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The Coelichneumon was historically treated as a subgenus of Ichneumon but has been elevated to full generic status in modern . The specific epithet 'viola' likely refers to the violet or purple coloration sometimes present in this or related , though original description details are not widely accessible.
Data Availability
This is represented by only 5 observations on iNaturalist and appears infrequently in modern collections. Most available information derives from historical taxonomic literature rather than ecological studies.