Clistopyga recurva
(Say, 1835)
Clistopyga recurva is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1835. It belongs to a of wasps whose members are known for their distinctive curved or recurved morphological features, as suggested by the specific epithet "recurva." The species is part of the diverse North American ichneumonid fauna, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clistopyga recurva: /klɪsˈtɒpɪɡə rɪˈkɜːrvə/
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Distribution
North America; documented from the United States based on museum specimens (e.g., UCRC ENT 88836 for related in same ).
Similar Taxa
- Clistopyga californicaCongeneric described from California, sharing -level morphological characteristics; distinguished by geographic distribution and specific structural features.
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Taxonomic Note
The Clistopyga is part of the large and diverse Ichneumonidae, one of the most -rich families of organisms on Earth. The specific epithet "recurva" refers to a recurved or backward-curving morphological structure, likely describing a diagnostic feature of the species such as the ovipositor or .
Museum Records
Specimens of Clistopyga recurva are held in entomological collections, including the Entomology Research Museum at UC Riverside (UCR), which documents primary for related in the .