Hoplismenus morulus morulus
Hoplismenus morulus morulus is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. This wasp is recorded from multiple localities across the Canadian Prairie provinces. As a member of the Hoplismenus, it likely functions as a parasitoid of other insects, though specific records for this subspecies are not well documented. The subspecific status indicates morphological or geographic differentiation from the nominate form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hoplismenus morulus morulus: /hɔˈplɪs.mə.nəs ˈmɔː.rʊ.ləs ˈmɔː.rʊ.ləs/
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Distribution
Recorded from localities in Alberta (Bilby, Edmonton, Red Deer, near Calgary) and Manitoba (Swan River), Canada. All records are from the Prairie provinces, suggesting a distribution centered in the Canadian Great Plains region.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this functions as a , though specific relationships for this remain undocumented. Parasitoid wasps in this generally help regulate of their host insects.
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Taxonomic Note
This is recognized as an accepted . The repetition of the epithet (morulus morulus) indicates this is the nominate subspecies, meaning it represents the typical form of the Hoplismenus morulus as originally described.
Data Limitations
Despite 40 iNaturalist observations, detailed biological information specific to this is sparse. Most available records are specimen-based locality data from Canadian collections.