Neorhacodes brevicauda
Cushman, 1940
Neorhacodes brevicauda is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Cushman in 1940. The Neorhacodes belongs to the Ichneumoninae, a large and diverse group of wasps. Species in this genus are characterized by features of the metasomal structure and wing venation. The specific epithet "brevicauda" refers to the relatively short ovipositor or tail structure. As with most ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific records remain undocumented in available sources.
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How to pronounce Neorhacodes brevicauda: /ˌneɔˈrækəˌdiːz ˌbrɛvɪˈkɔːdə/
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Taxonomic Notes
The Neorhacodes was established by Cushman and includes with distinctive morphological features in the metasoma and wing venation. The specific epithet "brevicauda" (Latin: short tail) likely refers to the relatively short ovipositor compared to related species. The genus is placed in the Ichneumoninae based on morphological characteristics.
Collection Records
Specimens of Neorhacodes brevicauda are present in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Entomology Research Museum collection, as documented in the Encyrtid Holdings compilation by S.V. Triapitsyn (1999, updated 2000). The is listed among miscellaneous Encyrtidae on slides, though its placement in Ichneumonidae rather than Encyrtidae is confirmed by multiple taxonomic databases (Catalogue of Life, GBIF, NCBI).