Colpognathus
Wesmael, 1845
Species Guides
1Colpognathus is a of in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Wesmael in 1845. Members are found in Europe and North America, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus includes at least two described : C. annulicornis and C. capitatus. As ichneumonid wasps, they are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific associations remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colpognathus: /kɔlˈpoʊɡnəθəs/
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Identification
No diagnostic features distinguishing Colpognathus from related ichneumonid are documented in available sources. The genus is placed in Ichneumonidae based on general characteristics, but genus-level identification criteria are not specified.
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Distribution
Europe and North America. Specific country records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.