Cratichneumon paratus

Cratichneumon paratus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. It belongs to a large of wasps that target Lepidoptera larvae. The species has been documented through 309 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. Like other members of its family, it likely functions as a agent of caterpillar .

Wasp - Cratichneumon, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cratichneumon paratus: /krəˌtɪkˈnjuːmɒn pəˈreɪtəs/

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Ecological Role

As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely serves as a of Lepidoptera larvae, contributing to of and caterpillars.

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