Exochus spilotus

Townes & Townes, 1959

Exochus spilotus is a of ichneumon described by Townes & Townes in 1959. The Exochus belongs to the Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized ichneumonids with characteristic wing venation and body proportions. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only a single record currently available in public biodiversity databases.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exochus spilotus: //ˈɛksəkəs spɪˈloʊtəs//

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Ecological Role

As a member of Ichneumonidae, this likely functions as a , with larvae developing on or within arthropods. The specific hosts for Exochus spilotus have not been documented.

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