Ctenichneumon

Thomson, 1894

Ctenichneumon is a of ichneumon in the , described by Thomson in 1894. These wasps are , with females possessing an used to into organisms. The genus is documented from northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ctenichneumon: /ktɛˈnɪk.njuː.mɒn/

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Distribution

Documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Etymology

The name derives from Greek 'ktenos' () and 'ichneumon' (tracker/hunter), likely referring to a morphological feature of the or other body part.

Taxonomic history

Established by Carl Gustaf Thomson in 1894, a Swedish known for his extensive work on .

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