Xorides californicus
(Cresson, 1879)
Xorides californicus is a of ichneumon in the Poemeniinae. It is a wasp known to attack wood-boring larvae. The species was described by Cresson in 1879 and is native to western North America, particularly California. Like other members of its , it possesses a long ovipositor used to reach beetle tunneling in wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xorides californicus: //ˈksɔr.ɪ.diːz kæ.lɪˈfɔr.nɪ.kəs//
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Distribution
Western North America; primarily recorded from California.
Ecological Role
of wood-boring larvae.
Similar Taxa
- Podoschistus vittifronsFormerly classified in the Xorides; both are in Poemeniinae and share similar and as of wood-boring beetles.
- Xorides speciesOther members of the share the elongated body form and long ovipositor characteristic of wood-boring .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
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- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Podoschistus
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