Pimpla pedalis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
Family: Ichneumonidae
Subfamily: Pimplinae
Tribe: Pimplini
Genus: Pimpla
Species: pedalis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pimpla pedalis: /ˈpɪmplə ˈpɛdəlɪs/

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Summary

Pimpla pedalis is an ichneumon wasp species known for its distinctive coloration and role as a pupal parasitoid of various caterpillar species across North America.

Physical Characteristics

Distinctive color pattern with black hind tibia combined with ferruginous hind femur, hind coxa, and mid coxa.

Identification Tips

Look for the unique color pattern and structure among North American Pimpla species.

Habitat

Found across various habitats in North America, particularly where its host caterpillars are present.

Distribution

Distribution includes New Jersey (NL) to Virginia (VA), and extends to Alaska (AK) and California (CA).

Diet

Larvae of Pimpla pedalis are known to parasitize caterpillars of several species from various families including Tortricidae, Geometridae, Lasiocampidae, Erebidae, Notodontidae, Noctuidae, Hesperiidae, and Pieridae.

Life Cycle

Pimpla pedalis is a pupal parasitoid, which means its larvae develop in the host's pupal stage.

Reproduction

Reproductive behavior involves female wasps laying eggs into the pupae of their caterpillar hosts.

Ecosystem Role

Serves as a biological control agent by parasitizing various caterpillar species.