Sinarachna

Townes, 1960

Species Guides

Sinarachna pallipes

Sinarachna is a of ichneumonid wasps comprising approximately five described . The genus is notable for its specialized relationship with spiders in the genus Araneus. Species within this genus have been documented from Sri Lanka, Scandinavia, and other regions. The genus was established by Townes in 1960.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sinarachna: /sɪnəˈræknə/

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Distribution

Documented from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and tropical regions. Specific distribution varies by : S. ceylonica and S. tropica suggest tropical Asian distribution, while S. anomala, S. nigricornis, and S. pallipes have Palearctic records.

Host Associations

Araneus - -specific utilization; Sinarachna parasitize spiders in the genus Araneus

Ecological Role

of orb-weaving spiders (Araneus), contributing to of these spiders.

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Taxonomic history

The was erected by Townes in 1960. Five are currently recognized: S. anomala, S. ceylonica, S. nigricornis, S. pallipes, and S. tropica. Three species were originally described by Holmgren in 1860, indicating early recognition of this group within ichneumonid .