Ctenichneumon semicaeruleus
(Cresson, 1867)
Ctenichneumon semicaeruleus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1867. The Ctenichneumon belongs to a diverse group of wasps characterized by their elongated bodies and long, multi-segmented . As with other members of Ichneumonidae, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific associations and remain undocumented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ctenichneumon semicaeruleus: //ˌktɛnɪkˈnjuːmən ˌsɛmɪskɛˈrʊleɪəs//
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Distribution
North America (based on original description by Cresson, an American entomologist, and the distribution patterns of ).
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'semicaeruleus' (half-blue) likely refers to coloration, but no detailed description is available in readily accessible sources.
Data deficiency
This has zero observations on iNaturalist and appears to be poorly represented in modern collections or databases, suggesting it may be rare, undercollected, or taxonomically obscure.