Scambus

Hartig, 1838

Species Guides

Scambus is a of ichneumonid wasps in the Pimplinae, tribe Ephialtini. are recorded from Europe, the Middle East (Turkey), and South America (Peru). The genus includes with diverse , including some species that exhibit unusual dual parasitoid- strategies. Several species have been studied as agents of orchard pests.

Scambus (Scambus) tecumseh by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Scambus evetrivorus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scambus: /ˈskæmbəs/

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Habitat

vary by . Scambus pomorum occurs in apple orchards and outdoor insectaries, utilizing unopened flower buds of fruit trees and leaf mines on woody plants; females overwinter in small conifers (Chamaecyparis). Scambus sagax has been recorded from mountainous regions in Turkey (Kop Mountain Pass, Bayburt province).

Distribution

Europe; Middle East (Turkey); South America (Peru). Specific distribution records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden (GBIF), and Turkey (Bayburt province).

Host Associations

Anthonomus pomorum - apple blossom weevil; larval ectoparasitoid (Scambus pomorum)
Anthonomus piri - pear bud weevil; (Scambus pomorum)
Agapanthia osmanlis - first record for Scambus sagax from Turkey
Phyllonorycter blancardella - preypredatory prey during non-reproductive phase (Scambus pomorum)
Phyllonorycter spp. - preyleaf-mining Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae; predatory prey on multiple tree (Scambus pomorum)
Leaf-mining Diptera - preypredatory prey during non-reproductive phase (Scambus pomorum)
Leaf-mining Hymenoptera - preypredatory prey during non-reproductive phase (Scambus pomorum)

Human Relevance

Some have potential as agents in () systems, particularly for orchard pests such as apple blossom weevil. However, extended lifespans and create vulnerability to applications.