Pimpla sodalis
Ruthe, 1859
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1Pimpla sodalis is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Ruthe in 1859. It belongs to a of wasps that attack caterpillars. Distribution records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden. The species is part of a taxonomically complex group with ongoing revisions to species boundaries and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pimpla sodalis: /ˈpɪm.plə soʊˈdeɪ.lɪs/
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Distribution
Norway; Sweden
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Taxonomic Context
The Pimpla is currently undergoing taxonomic revision. Related such as Pimpla sanguinipes have been transferred to the genus Coccygomimus by some authorities, though this treatment remains disputed. The specific epithet 'sodalis' (Latin for 'companion' or 'associate') does not appear to refer to any obvious morphological feature, unlike related species with names referencing blood-red coloration.