Melanichneumon pluto

(Viereck, 1903)

Melanichneumon pluto is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Viereck in 1903. The Melanichneumon belongs to the large and diverse Ichneumoninae. As with most ichneumonid wasps, this species is presumed to be a , though specific relationships have not been documented. Available occurrence records are extremely limited, with only two observations reported in iNaturalist.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanichneumon pluto: //məˌlæ.nɪkˈnjuː.mɒn ˈpluː.toʊ//

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Distribution

Occurrence records indicate presence in North America, though precise range boundaries are undefined due to limited sampling.

Ecological Role

As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of potential species.

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Taxonomic placement

The Melanichneumon is classified within the Ichneumoninae, one of the largest subfamilies of Ichneumonidae. The specific epithet 'pluto' refers to the Roman god of the underworld.

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