Erromenus
Holmgren, 1857
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1Erromenus is a of in the Ichneumonidae, established by Holmgren in 1857. The genus contains approximately 35 described distributed across Europe and North America. Members are ichneumonid wasps, indicating they likely parasitize other insects as part of their , though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species.
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How to pronounce Erromenus: //ɛˈroʊmənəs//
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Distribution
Europe and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Ecological Role
As ichneumonid wasps, members likely function as in their , potentially regulating of insects. Specific ecological impacts have not been documented.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Holmgren in 1857. Townes & Townes (1949) and Townes & Gupta (1992) contributed significantly to -level , describing numerous new species. Kasparyan has described several additional species in 1973 and 2020.
Species diversity
The includes at least 35 described , with notable diversity in Europe. Several species were transferred from other genera or described as new in the late 20th century.