Eremotylus

Förster, 1869

Eremotylus is a of ichneumon in the , established by Förster in 1869. Members are wasps, with developing inside . The genus is recorded from Southeast Asia based on available distribution data. Specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eremotylus: //ˌɛrɛməˈtaɪləs//

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Identification

Eremotylus can be distinguished from other by the combination of a complete, strongly curved areolet in the and the absence of a glymma on the first tergite. The is generally shorter than the hind . These characters require examination of and abdominal structure under magnification.

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Distribution

Southeast Asia (SE)

Ecological Role

of other , contributing to of potential .

Similar Taxa

  • LissonotaAlso possesses a complete areolet in the , but Lissonota usually have a distinct glymma on the first tergite, which is absent in Eremotylus.
  • BanchusShares the absence of a glymma, but Banchus typically have the areolet open or incomplete distally, unlike the complete areolet of Eremotylus.

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Taxonomic Note

The Eremotylus is part of the large and taxonomically challenging Banchinae within . -level requires examination of morphological characters.

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