Thymaris kansensis
(Brues, 1907)
Thymaris kansensis is a of ichneumon in the Ichneumonidae, described by Brues in 1907. The specific epithet 'kansensis' suggests a connection to Kansas, though precise type locality details are not confirmed in available sources. The Thymaris is a small group within the diverse Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps. Available records indicate the species has been documented in Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thymaris kansensis: /ˈθaɪmərɪs ˈkænˌsɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Documented from Saskatoon, Canada (Saskatchewan). The specific epithet 'kansensis' suggests potential association with Kansas, USA, though this requires verification against original description.
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Taxonomic placement
The Thymaris is classified within Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonoidea). The Catalogue of Life places this in the hierarchy under Terebrantes, though modern classifications may differ. The Encyrtid Holdings source does not list this species, confirming it is not an encyrtid despite superficial similarities to other small groups.
Nomenclatural note
Authorship is properly cited as (Brues, 1907), indicating the was originally described in a different and later transferred to Thymaris.