Stenichneumon culpator

(Schrank, 1802)

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Stenichneumon culpator cincticornis

Stenichneumon culpator is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. The species is known to hibernate solitarily in tunnels beneath bark, specifically those created by beetles. It has been recorded across parts of Europe including Austria and Belgium.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenichneumon culpator: //stɛnɪkˈnjuːmɒn kʌlˈpeɪtər//

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Habitat

Associated with woody environments where -bored tunnels in bark provide hibernation sites.

Distribution

Recorded in Austria (AT) and Belgium (BE), including the Brussels-Capital and Flemish regions.

Behavior

Solitary individuals hibernate within tunnels made by beetles beneath bark.

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Stenichneumon culpator adsentator (Tischbein, 1881), Stenichneumon culpator cincticornis (Cresson, 1864), and Stenichneumon culpator culpator.