Setanta

Setanta

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Setanta: /sɛˈtæn.tə/

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Images

Setanta compta ♀ (31813956737) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Ichneumon wasp - Setanta compta, Meadowwood Farm SRMA, Mason Neck, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Ichneumon wasp - Setanta compta, Meadowwood Farm SRMA, Mason Neck, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Setanta compta ♀ (31813956737) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Setanta is a genus of parasitoid wasps belonging to the family Ichneumonidae. This genus features distinct physical traits that allow for identification between sexes, specifically in the coloration of the antennae.

Physical Characteristics

Females have antennae with a white band, while males have entirely black antennae.

Identification Tips

Look for the coloration of the antennae to differentiate between males and females.

Tags

  • genus
  • ichneumonidae
  • wasps
  • Setanta