Cratichneumon arizonensis

(Viereck, 1905)

Cratichneumon arizonensis is a of ichneumon in the , first described by Henry Lorenz Viereck in 1905. The species is known from a small number of observations, with records indicating presence in North America. As with other members of the Cratichneumon, this species is presumed to be a , though specific relationships remain undocumented. The species epithet 'arizonensis' suggests a locality or primary distribution associated with Arizona.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cratichneumon arizonensis: //ˌkrætɪkˈnjuːmən ˌɑːrɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Documented from North America, with the epithet suggesting association with Arizona. GBIF and iNaturalist records indicate presence in the United States, though precise range boundaries remain poorly defined due to limited observation data.

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Taxonomic Notes

The Cratichneumon belongs to the large and diverse , one of the most -rich families of . Species-level identification within Cratichneumon typically requires examination of morphological characters including , structure, and proportions. The specific epithet 'arizonensis' was assigned by Viereck in 1905, reflecting the taxonomic practice of that era in naming species after their geographic origin.

Data Limitations

As of current records, C. arizonensis has only 4 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating this is a rarely encountered or underreported . No published biological studies or records were located during source review. The species was historically treated as part of the broader fauna of western North America, but has not been subject to focused modern revision.