Spudaeus scaber
(Gravenhorst, 1829)
Spudaeus scaber is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Gravenhorst in 1829. The Spudaeus belongs to the diverse and species-rich ichneumonid wasps, which are that play important roles in regulating insect . The species has been recorded in Canada (Cypress Hills, Waterton) and parts of Europe (Norway, Sweden). Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid wasp, though specific relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spudaeus scaber: /ˈspuː.dae.əs ˈska.bər/
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Distribution
Recorded from Cypress Hills and Waterton in Canada; present in Norway and Sweden. Distribution records are sparse and the full range is likely incompletely documented.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, likely functions as a , contributing to the of other insect . Specific ecological impacts are undocumented.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Spudaeus is part of the enormous Ichneumonidae, one of the most diverse families within Hymenoptera. Many ichneumonid genera remain poorly studied, with -level and associations largely unknown.
Data gaps
Only three observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Basic biological information including , , and detailed distribution are lacking in available sources.