Lycogaster
Shuckard, 1841
Species Guides
1Lycogaster is a of in the Trigonalidae, first described by Shuckard in 1841. Members of this genus are hyperparasitoids, meaning they parasitize other parasitoids. The genus was first recorded from Vietnam in 2025 based on specimens of L. flavonigrata, expanding its known distribution beyond China.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycogaster: /ˌlaɪkoʊˈɡæstər/
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Distribution
Vietnam (first record, 2017–2025 specimens); China (previously known).
Ecological Role
Hyperparasitoid in , occupying a tertiary consumer position by parasitizing other .