Trogus edwardsii
Cresson, 1877
Trogus edwardsii is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Cresson in 1877. Members of the Trogus are wasps that attack and larvae. The species is part of a hyperdiverse family containing thousands of species, most of which are poorly known biologically. Like other ichneumonids, T. edwardsii likely plays a role in regulating lepidopteran , though specific associations and detailed remain undocumented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trogus edwardsii: /ˈtroːɡus ɛdˈwaːrdzi.aɪ/
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Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, Trogus edwardsii functions as a , with larvae developing inside insects. Ichneumonid wasps are significant natural enemies of Lepidoptera and contribute to of their hosts. The Trogus specifically targets and larvae.