Proctotrupes caudatus
Proctotrupes caudatus is a of in the Proctotrupidae, . Members of this are generally small, dark-colored wasps with reduced . The specific epithet "caudatus" refers to a tail-like structure, likely describing a morphological feature of the species. The family Proctotrupidae comprises parasitoids associated with and other soil-dwelling .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proctotrupes caudatus: /ˌprɒktoʊˈtruːpiːz kɔːˈdeɪtəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Proctotrupes belongs to the Proctotrupidae, a group of small historically placed in the superfamily . Modern phylogenetic studies have revised the of this group, though Proctotrupidae remains a recognized family within . The specific epithet "caudatus" (Latin for "tailed") suggests the possesses an elongated or prominent abdominal or .