Eruga
Eruga
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
- Family: Ichneumonidae
- Subfamily: Pimplinae
- Tribe: Ephialtini
- Genus: Eruga
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eruga: /ˈɛ.ruː.ɡə/
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Summary
Eruga is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the tribe Ephialtini, comprising approximately 15 described species, with some species parasitizing spiders. It is found across Afrotropical, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions.
Distribution
Found in the Afrotropical, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions.
Diet
Some species are parasites of spiders in the families Tetragnathidae and Linyphiidae.
Ecosystem Role
Parasites of spiders, contributing to the ecological balance.
Tags
- Eruga
- ichneumon wasps
- Ephialtini
- parasitic wasps
- Tetragnathidae
- Linyphiidae