Leionotoxenos tigridis
(Pierce, 1911) Benda, Pohl, Nakase, Beutel & Straka, 2022
Leionotoxenos tigridis is a of twisted- in the . The species was originally described as Pseudoxenos tigridis by Pierce in 1911 and later transferred to the Leionotoxenos. It is known from a small number of observations in North America, particularly from Illinois. As with all , this species is an of other .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leionotoxenos tigridis: //ˌlaɪoʊnoʊtəˈzɛnəs tɪˈɡrɪdɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Illinois, North America. The has been documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting either restricted distribution or cryptic biology typical of .
Ecological Role
As a member of , this functions as an , likely developing within the body of a . Strepsiptera are known to parasitize various insect , with typically associated with hosts.
Similar Taxa
- LeionotoxenosOther within this would be morphologically similar and require detailed examination for differentiation, though specific diagnostic characters for L. tigridis are not documented in available sources.
- PseudoxenosThis previously contained L. tigridis; boundaries between Leionotoxenos and Pseudoxenos were revised in 2022, making historical literature potentially confusing.