Pimpla turionellae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pimpla turionellae: /ˈpɪm.plə ˌtjʊr.i.oʊˈnɛl.i.i/

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Images

2024 04 18 Pimpla turionellae m by Slimguy. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Ichneumonidae. Pimpla turionellae - Flickr - gailhampshire by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
2021 04 20 Pimpla turionellae1a by Slimguy. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Ichneumonidae. Pimpla turionellae - Flickr - gailhampshire (1) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
2021 04 20 Pimpla turionellae1b by Slimguy. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Pimpla turionellae (♀) by Juan Emilio from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Summary

Pimpla turionellae is a species of ichneumon wasp in the Ichneumonidae family, primarily known for parasitizing the larvae and pupae of Galleria mellonella.

Habitat

Primarily in environments where its host species, Galleria mellonella, is found.

Distribution

Introduced in North America, with a few recoveries in Canada.

Diet

Larvae and pupae of Galleria mellonella.

Life Cycle

Pimpla turionellae undergoes complete metamorphosis and has a parasitic life cycle.

Reproduction

Details on reproduction are not specified.

Ecosystem Role

Parasitic wasp that helps control populations of host larvae.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • ichneumon wasp
  • Pimpla turionellae
  • invasive species
  • Lepidoptera