Zaglyptus varipes

Distinguished from congeneric species by leg coloration patterns implied by the species name. Accurate identification requires examination of wing venation, ovipositor length, and other microscopic features typical of Ichneumonidae taxonomy. Similar to other Zaglyptus species but specific diagnostic characters require specialist examination.

Medium-sized ichneumon wasp with slender body and elongated antennae. The specific epithet 'varipes' denotes variable leg coloration, which serves as a distinguishing morphological feature. Detailed morphological descriptions are limited in published literature.

Documented from lacustrine and riverine environments in the Canadian prairies, including localities near Pigeon Lake and George Lake in Alberta. Specific microhabitat preferences are unknown.

Recorded from central and southern Alberta, Canada, with additional records from Saskatchewan. Documented localities include Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Pigeon Lake, and George Lake.

Presumed parasitoid based on family-level biology, though specific host relationships and ecological functions remain undocumented.

• Other Zaglyptus speciesCongeneric species share general ichneumonid morphology and require detailed examination for reliable separation; leg coloration patterns may provide distinguishing characters.

• ichneumonid
• parasitoid wasp
• Canadian fauna
• prairie species

• BugGuide
• GBIF taxonomy match
• iNaturalist taxon
• NCBI Taxonomy
• Catalogue of Life