Cushman-1929
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Lymeon cinctiventris
Lymeon cinctiventris is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cushman in 1929. The genus Lymeon comprises parasitoid wasps, and species in this genus are known to attack lepidopteran hosts. Like other ichneumonids, L. cinctiventris likely possesses a slender body with elongated antennae and an ovipositor for host parasitization. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in major taxonomic databases.
Messatoporus compressicornis
Messatoporus compressicornis is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Cushman in 1929. It belongs to the genus Messatoporus, a group within the large family Ichneumonidae. The species name compressicornis refers to the compressed or flattened antennae characteristic of this taxon. As with most ichneumonid wasps, this species is presumed to be parasitoid, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in entomological collections and has 35 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by field entomologists.