Enicospilus cubensis
(Norton, 1863)
A of ichneumon in the Enicospilus, described from Cuba in 1863. Belongs to the Ichneumonidae, a diverse group of wasps. The genus Enicospilus contains numerous species distributed across various regions, with E. cubensis being one of the few species with a documented Caribbean distribution. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a koinobiont parasitoid, though specific relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enicospilus cubensis: /ˌɛnɪˈkɒspɪləs kjuˈbɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from Cuba. The Enicospilus has broad distribution with many in tropical and temperate regions, but E. cubensis specifically is documented from the Caribbean.
Ecological Role
As a member of Ichneumonidae, presumed to function as a contributing to regulation of insect , though specific ecological impacts of this are undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Enicospilus spp.Other in the same share general morphological features and are distinguished primarily by detailed examination of wing venation, ovipositor structure, and other fine anatomical characters requiring identification.
- Netelia spp.Netelia are also orange ichneumonids with superficially similar appearance, but differ in placement (Tryphoninae vs. Ophioninae for Enicospilus), and Netelia females possess a longer, more prominent ovipositor relative to body size.