Eparces
Förster, 1869
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1Eparces is a of ichneumonid wasps in the Ichneumoninae, first described by Förster in 1869. The Nearctic fauna was revised in 2023, resulting in the description of Eparces australis from the southeastern United States and new distributional records for Eparces quadriceps. The genus belongs to the large Ichneumonidae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eparces: /ɛˈpɑːrˌseɪz/
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Identification
Identification to level in Nearctic Eparces relies on examination of morphological characters detailed in taxonomic revisions. Eparces australis was distinguished from E. quadriceps based on characters described by Claridge & Dal Pos (2023).
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Distribution
Nearctic region, specifically the United States. Eparces australis is known from the southeastern USA. Eparces quadriceps has been recorded from various states across the USA. GBIF records indicate presence in Denmark and Sweden, though these may represent different or require verification.
Ecological Role
The comprises , though specific associations and ecological functions have not been documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic revision
The most recent comprehensive treatment of Nearctic Eparces was published in Zootaxa in 2023 (Claridge & Dal Pos), describing one new and providing nomenclatural clarification for E. quadriceps.