Proctotrupes terminalis

Ashmead, 1893

Proctotrupes terminalis is a of in the Proctotrupidae, described by Ashmead in 1893. Members of this family are typically small, dark-colored wasps that parasitize larvae, particularly those of ground beetles (Carabidae) and rove beetles (Staphylinidae). The Proctotrupes is among the more speciose genera within Proctotrupidae, though species-level remains challenging due to morphological conservatism.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proctotrupes terminalis: /ˌprɒktoʊˈtruːpiːz tɜːrmɪˈnælɪs/

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Ecological Role

of larvae, contributing to of ground-dwelling beetle .

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