Taeniogonalos gundlachii
(Cresson, 1865)
Taeniogonalos gundlachii is a of hyperparasitoid in the Trigonalidae. It has been documented as a hyperparasitoid of the giant silkmoth Hyalophora cecropia. The species is recorded from eastern Canada, with observations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of Trigonalidae, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic of hyperparasitism, though direct observations of its complete remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Taeniogonalos gundlachii: /ˌtiːnioʊɡəˈnæloʊs ɡʌndˈlɑːki.aɪ/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Host Associations
- Hyalophora cecropia - First reported hyperparasitoid association; specific nature of interaction (e.g., primary within the caterpillar) not detailed in available sources
Ecological Role
Hyperparasitoid; occupies the fourth by parasitizing other within caterpillars.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'gundlachii' honors Juan Gundlach, a Cuban naturalist. The was described by Cresson in 1865.
Research gap
Despite being known since 1865, detailed biological studies of T. gundlachii remain sparse. The 2016 report documenting its association with H. cecropia represents a significant addition to knowledge of this ' natural history.