Setanta compta

(Say, 1835)

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Setanta compta is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1835. It is a member of the Setanta, a group of wasps. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, with a notable observation record on iNaturalist. Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Setanta compta: //sɛˈtæn.tə ˈkɒmp.tə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont and elsewhere in the United States. Distribution records are sparse and concentrated in the northeastern region of North America.

Ecological Role

As a member of Ichneumonidae, likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of potential . Specific host relationships have not been established for this species.

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