Zatypota crassipes

Townes, 1960

Zatypota crassipes is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Townes in 1960. The Zatypota comprises koinobiont endoparasitoids that specialize in attacking spiders. Members of this genus are known for their complex manipulation , inducing modified web construction in their spider hosts to facilitate cocoon placement.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zatypota crassipes: //ˌzætɪˈpoʊtə ˈkræsɪˌpɛs//

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Distribution

Known from Winnipeg, Canada based on collection records.

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