Thyreodon fernaldi
Hooker, 1912
Thyreodon fernaldi is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae. The species was described by Hooker in 1912. It is one of few species in the Thyreodon, a group of large ichneumon wasps found in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions. The genus is poorly known, and species identification requires examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thyreodon fernaldi: /θaɪˈriːədɒn fɜrˈnældi/
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Identification
Thyreodon fernaldi is a large ichneumon . Identification to requires examination by a familiar with the Thyreodon, which is poorly documented in the southwestern United States. The genus may be confused with related large ichneumonids in the Ophioninae, some of which exhibit similar coloration patterns.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States, including Arizona. The Thyreodon occurs in the southwestern U.S. and adjacent regions of Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Rhynchophion flammipennisLarge ichneumon with similar size and general appearance; both occur in Arizona and have been subject to identification confusion. Thyreodon fernaldi can be distinguished by examination of morphological characters.
- Sphex lucaeLarge with black and red coloration found in the same region; however, this belongs to Sphecidae (thread-waisted wasps) and is not a close relative. Thyreodon fernaldi lacks the thread-waisted and has different wing venation.