Idiogramma comstockii
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Ichneumonoidea
- Family: Ichneumonidae
- Subfamily: Tryphoninae
- Tribe: Idiogrammatini
- Genus: Idiogramma
- Species: comstockii
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idiogramma comstockii: //ˌɪdi.oʊˈɡræmə kəmˈstɒki.aɪ//
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Summary
Idiogramma comstockii is a species of wasp first described by William Harris Ashmead in 1895. It is recognized for its yellow facial markings and specific ovipositor sheath length. The species is distributed across Canada, the United States, and northeast Mexico. The name commemorates John Henry Comstock, who provided specimens for its description.
Physical Characteristics
Distinguished by a yellow face and frontal orbits and a notable length of the ovipositor sheath.
Identification Tips
Look for the yellow face and frontal orbits as well as the ovipositor sheath length.
Distribution
Canada, the United States, and northeast Mexico.
Evolution
Originally described as Lysiognatha, later synonymized with Idiogramma.
Tags
- wasp
- Idiogramma comstockii
- Hymenoptera
- Ichneumonidae