Diphyus apiculatus
(Walkley, 1958)
Diphyus apiculatus is a of ichneumon described by Walkley in 1958. It belongs to the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in Alberta, Canada. As a member of Diphyus, it likely functions as a parasitoid of other insects, though specific records for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diphyus apiculatus: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.jʊs ˌæp.ɪˈkjuː.leɪ.təs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Walkley in 1958. The Diphyus is part of the diverse ichneumonid Ichneumoninae, though the exact subfamily placement of D. apiculatus is not confirmed in available sources.
Data Limitations
This is represented by very few observations in public databases (iNaturalist shows 1 observation). The provided context from ' Eric' actually refers to Anoplius apiculatus, a spider wasp (Pompilidae), not Diphyus apiculatus. These are homonyms at the species epithet level but belong to entirely different .