Chorinaeus

Holmgren, 1858

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Chorinaeus is a of in the Ichneumonidae. The genus was established by Holmgren in 1858. Members of this genus are found in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As ichneumonid wasps, in this genus are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific relationships remain poorly documented.

Chorinaeus funebris divisus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Chorinaeus marlatti by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Chorinaeus marlatti by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Chorinaeus: //kɔːrɪˈniːəs//

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Distribution

Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Taxonomic note

The Wikipedia source provided refers to Caerois chorinaeus, a in the Nymphalidae. This is a homonym and unrelated to the Chorinaeus (Ichneumonidae) described here. The butterfly species is now generally placed in the genus Caerois.

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