Dichrogaster

Doumerc, 1855

Species Guides

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Dichrogaster is a of ichneumonid wasps established by Doumerc in 1855. Members of this genus are , with at least one , Dichrogaster fulvescens seminigra, documented as parasitizing the green lacewing Mallada desjardinsi in tea plantations. The genus is recorded from northern Europe and has been observed in agricultural .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichrogaster: /ˌdɪkroʊˈɡæstər/

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Habitat

Tea plantations and associated agricultural ; northern European records suggest broader .

Distribution

Denmark, Norway, Sweden; also recorded from tea-growing regions where associations have been documented.

Host Associations

  • Mallada desjardinsi - First record documented for D. fulvescens seminigra in tea

Ecological Role

of Neuroptera, potentially contributing to of in managed .

Human Relevance

Documented association with tea suggests potential relevance for in agricultural settings.

More Details

Taxonomic authority

established by Doumerc, 1855. Belongs to Ichneumonidae, a large group of .

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