Mesochorus uniformis
Cresson, 1872
Mesochorus uniformis is a of ichneumon described by Cresson in 1872. It belongs to the Mesochorus, a group of koinobiont endoparasitoids that attack lepidopteran larvae. The species has been documented in western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesochorus uniformis: /mɛsəˈkoʊrəs juːnɪˈfɔːrmɪs/
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Distribution
Western Canada. Documented localities include Belly River Ranger Station, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Winfield, and Barrier River in Alberta and British Columbia.
Host Associations
- Phryganidia californica - Recorded as of California Oak Moth caterpillars (Carmean, Miller, and Scaccia, 1989)
Ecological Role
Koinobiont endoparasitoid of lepidopteran larvae.