Haploglenius flavicornis
McLachlan, 1871
Haploglenius flavicornis is an in the , first described by McLachlan in 1871. The species is distributed in Middle America. Taxonomic confusion exists in the literature, with the same having been applied to unrelated species; the name Brachyelatus flavicornis used for Australian chalcid wasps represents a separate and is not a valid synonym.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploglenius flavicornis: /ˌhæpləˈɡliːniəs ˌflævɪˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Distribution
Middle America (present; based on GBIF distribution records)
Similar Taxa
- Brachyelatus flavicornis (wasp)Shares the same specific epithet and has been confused in literature; this is an Australian chalcid (Chrysolampinae) with metallic -green coloration, not a neuropteran
Misconceptions
The name 'flavicornis' has been applied to an Australian chalcid described as Brachyelatus flavicornis, which has been referenced in entomological literature and coverage. This wasp species is unrelated to Haploglenius flavicornis and represents either a homonym or a distinct taxonomic usage that has caused confusion in online sources.