Labena grallator
(Say, 1835)
Labena grallator is a of ichneumon that parasitizes wood-boring larvae. It has been documented attacking Chrysobothris femorata larvae and Callidiellum rufipenne pupae. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1835.
Pronunciation
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Host Associations
- Chrysobothris femorata - larvae attacked
- Callidiellum rufipenne - pupae attacked; non-native
Ecological Role
of wood-boring beetles, potentially contributing to of pest .
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Taxonomic Authority
The authority is cited as (Say, 1835) in most sources, though NCBI lists (Say, 1836). Thomas Say described this in the early 19th century.