Exochus albifrons

Cresson, 1868

Exochus albifrons is a of ichneumon described by Cresson in 1868. It belongs to the Exochus within the , a large family of wasps. The species has been documented from multiple locations in California and Alberta, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific records for this species are not readily available in the provided sources.

Exochus albifrons by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Exochus albifrons by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Exochus albifrons by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exochus albifrons: //ˈɛksoʊkəs ˌælbiˈfrɒnz//

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Distribution

Documented from Blackfoot Hills, Wagner Natural Area, and Waterton in California; also recorded near Wainwright and at Agassiz in Alberta, Canada. The appears to have a transcontinental distribution in western North America.

Ecological Role

As a member of , the likely functions as a , contributing to of .

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