Dichrogaster
Doumerc, 1855
Species Guides
2Dichrogaster 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.
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Taxonomic authority
established by Doumerc, 1855. Belongs to Ichneumonidae, a large group of .