Allophroides

Horstmann, 1971

Allophroides is a of parasitic in the Ichneumonidae, established by Horstmann in 1971. The genus contains approximately 12 described , with Allophroides boops designated as the type species. Most species have been described relatively recently, with several added by Horstmann in 2013. Members of this genus are koinobiont , though specific associations remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Allophroides: /æl.oʊˈfrɔɪ.diːz/

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in southeastern Europe (SE), with described from various localities across the Palearctic region.

Ecological Role

As members of Ichneumonidae, in this function as , contributing to of their .

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