Hoplismenus morulus
(Say, 1829)
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2Hoplismenus morulus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. First described by Thomas Say in 1829, this species belongs to a whose members are generally associated with lifestyles. The species has been recorded at multiple locations across central and western Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hoplismenus morulus: /hɒˈplɪz.mə.nəs ˈmɔː.rʊ.ləs/
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Distribution
Recorded from localities in Alberta (Bilby, Edmonton, Red Deer, near Calgary) and Manitoba (Swan River), Canada. The available records suggest a distribution centered in the Canadian Prairie Provinces.
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Taxonomic Note
Hoplismenus is a within the large and diverse Ichneumonidae. Members of this genus are poorly studied, and -level identification generally requires examination of detailed morphological characters. The specific epithet 'morulus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'little mulberry' or 'purple-black', possibly referring to coloration.