Cratichneumon sublatus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
- Family: Ichneumonidae
- Subfamily: Ichneumoninae
- Tribe: Ichneumonini
- Genus: Cratichneumon
- Species: sublatus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cratichneumon sublatus: /kɹætɪkˈnjuːmən sʌbˈlɑːtəs/
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Summary
Cratichneumon sublatus is a species of parasitic wasp in the Ichneumonidae family, originally described by Cresson in 1864. It features distinctive white markings and a black abdomen.
Physical Characteristics
Head and thorax with sparse white markings, including inner orbits; abdomen entirely black; hind coxae without scopa.
Identification Tips
Distinguished from similar species by coloration pattern and morphological features such as the absence of scopa on hind coxae.
Diet
Cratichneumon sublatus is a parasitic wasp, often preying on host insects.
Ecosystem Role
As a parasitic wasp, it plays a role in controlling pest insect populations.
Evolution
Considered very closely related to C. viator acerbus by Heinrich.
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Tags
- Cratichneumon
- parasitic wasp
- Ichneumonidae