Trogus

Panzer, 1806

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Trogus is a of in the Ichneumonidae, Ichneumoninae. The genus contains twelve extant and one extinct distributed across the Holarctic and Neotropic regions. All known species are specialized of swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae), attacking larval and pupal stages.

Trogus pennator by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Trogus lapidator by (c) Tereshkin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Trogus fulvipes by (c) Stan Rullman, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stan Rullman. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trogus: /ˈtroː.ɡus/

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Identification

Trogus can be distinguished from other Ichneumonini by their association with Papilionidae and their distribution pattern spanning both Holarctic and Neotropic regions. Specific morphological characters distinguishing Trogus from closely related require examination.

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Habitat

correspond to those of their Papilionidae butterflies, including temperate forests, woodlands, and associated open areas where swallowtail larvae feed.

Distribution

Holarctic and Neotropic regions. Documented occurrence records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (including Vermont).

Diet

; larvae feed internally on (Papilionidae) larvae and pupae.

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Ecological Role

of swallowtail butterflies through of stages.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Ichneumonini generaTrogus is distinguished by its specialized of Papilionidae, a relatively narrow range compared to many related ichneumonines.

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Species diversity

The comprises twelve extant and one extinct species.

Taxonomic history

established by Panzer in 1806.

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