Patrocloides montanus
(Cresson, 1864)
Patrocloides montanus is a of ichneumonid described by Cresson in 1864. The Patrocloides belongs to the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. Records indicate this species occurs in Canada, with documented localities in Alberta including Edmonton, Red Deer, and Waterton, as well as additional sites in southern and central regions of the country.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Patrocloides montanus: /pəˌtroʊkloʊˈaɪdiːz mɒnˈtænəs/
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Distribution
Documented from multiple localities in Canada: Edmonton, Red Deer, and Waterton in Alberta; additional records from southern and central Canada; one locality in southwestern Canada. The specific epithet 'montanus' suggests association with mountainous regions, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The Patrocloides is part of the hyperdiverse Ichneumonidae. No specific biological information about this has been documented in the provided sources beyond its taxonomic classification and distribution records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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