Cratichneumon w-album
(Cresson, 1864)
Cratichneumon w-album is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1864. The species name refers to the distinctive white 'W'-shaped marking on the forewings. It is a moderately-sized wasp with documented observations across eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cratichneumon w-album: /krəˌtɪkˈnjuːmɒn ˈdʌbəl.juː ˈælbəm/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'w-album' refers to a characteristic white marking on the forewings shaped like the letter 'W'. This wing pattern distinguishes it from in the Cratichneumon.
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Distribution
Eastern North America, with documented observations from the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely functions as a of other insects, though specific records for C. w-album are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Cratichneumon speciesOther members of the lack the distinctive white 'W' wing marking that characterizes C. w-album.