Saranaca apicalis
(Cresson, 1877)
Saranaca apicalis is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1877. The Saranaca is a small genus within this large family of wasps. Ichneumonid wasps are characterized by their slender bodies, long , and parasitoid , with females laying in or on insects. The specific epithet 'apicalis' refers to a feature at the apex, likely of the wing or , though the original description details are not provided in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saranaca apicalis: //səˈræ.nə.kə æˈpɪ.kə.lɪs//
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Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, this functions as a , with larvae developing at the expense of insects. The specific host relationships for S. apicalis have not been documented in available literature.