Limonethe
Townes, 1946
Species Guides
1Limonethe is a of ichneumon wasps in the Ichneumonidae containing approximately five described . Members of this genus are distributed throughout the New World from Canada to Argentina. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features including a nearly square-shaped areolet and large, dense punctures on the post-petiole. Many species exhibit infuscated wings, a red , and a black and mesosoma with narrow white markings along the inner margins.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limonethe: /ˌlɪməˈniːθi/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Limonethe can be distinguished from similar ichneumonid by two primary characters: the nearly square-shaped areolet (a in the forewing venation) and the presence of large, dense punctures on the post-petiole. Many additionally display infuscated (darkened) wings, a red contrasting with a black and mesosoma, and narrow white markings along the inner margins of the .
Images
Distribution
New World distribution ranging from Canada to Argentina.
Ecological Role
As with other ichneumonid wasps, in this are , though specific relationships for Limonethe have not been documented in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ichneumonini generaLimonethe is distinguished by its nearly square-shaped areolet and large, dense post-petiole punctures, features not shared with closely related in the tribe Ichneumonini.
More Details
Species diversity
The contains five described : Limonethe annulicornis, L. beckeri, L. maurator, L. meridionalis, and L. scutellata.
Taxonomic history
The was established by Townes in 1946. Heinrich (1961) provided a synopsis of the genus as part of a broader treatment of Nearctic Ichneumonini.