Hymenoptera
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Colpa octomaculata octomaculata
Colpa octomaculata octomaculata is a subspecies of mammoth wasp in the family Scoliidae. Based on phylogenetic studies of the genus Colpa, this subspecies belongs to a lineage that is sister to the Scoliini tribe, rendering the traditional Campsomerini tribe non-monophyletic. The genus Colpa as a whole has been found to be non-monophyletic in molecular analyses, indicating that taxonomic revision is needed. This subspecies is part of a group of large-bodied parasitoid wasps whose larvae develop as parasitoids of scarabaeid beetle grubs.
Colpa octomaculata texensis
Colpa octomaculata texensis is a subspecies of mammoth wasp in the family Scoliidae, first described by Saussure in 1858. It belongs to a group of large-bodied parasitoid wasps whose larvae develop on scarabaeid beetle grubs. Recent phylogenetic research using ultraconserved element (UCE) data has clarified the evolutionary position of the genus Colpa, finding it to be sister to the tribe Scoliini and rendering the traditional tribe Campsomerini non-monophyletic. This subspecies represents part of a taxonomic complex that has historically been poorly resolved due to limited systematic study.
Compsocryptus calipterus
A small ichneumonid wasp with a scattered distribution across eastern and southwestern North America. Forewing length ranges from 5 mm in males to 5.7–7.4 mm in females. The species is recognized by reddish front legs in combination with dark-banded wings. Three subspecies have been described based on slight color and pattern differences.
Conocalama brullei
Conocalama brullei is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Cresson in 1877. It belongs to the genus Conocalama within the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The species is known from a small number of observations, with only six records documented on iNaturalist. Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host relationships remain undocumented.
Conocalama canadensis
Conocalama canadensis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1877. The genus Conocalama is part of the large and diverse ichneumonid wasp fauna, which are primarily parasitoids of other insects. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Conura dema
Conura dema is a species of chalcidid wasp in the family Chalcididae, first described by Burks in 1940. It belongs to the large genus Conura, which comprises parasitoid wasps associated with various host insects. The species is known from limited observations, with only five records documented on iNaturalist. Like other chalcidid wasps, it likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific host relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Conura igneoides
Conura igneoides is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae. It is a small parasitoid wasp, part of a genus known for attacking lepidopteran pupae. The species was described by William Kirby in 1883. Like other members of Chalcididae, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The specific epithet "igneoides" suggests a resemblance to fire or flame in coloration.
Conura lasnierii
Conura lasnierii is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, first described by Guérin-Méneville in 1844. The genus Conura comprises parasitoid wasps, and members of this genus are known to attack pupae of Lepidoptera. This species has been documented from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from the Neotropical region.
Conura odontotae
Conura side
Conura side is a species of chalcidid wasp first described by Walker in 1843. It is a hyperparasitoid that parasitizes Diadegma insulare, a parasitoid wasp that attacks diamondback moth larvae. The species belongs to the family Chalcididae, a group of small parasitoid wasps characterized by enlarged hind femora. Distribution records indicate presence across multiple Canadian provinces.
Copidosoma lymani
Copidosoma lymani is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Encyrtidae, described by Howard in 1907. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a polyembryonic parasitoid that develops within lepidopteran hosts. The species is known from Canada, specifically Ontario. Very little species-specific biological information has been published.
Copidosoma pyralidis
Copidosoma pyralidis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Encyrtidae, first described by Ashmead in 1888. Like other members of its genus, it is an endoparasitoid that develops inside host insects. The species is documented from the eastern United States and Canada.
Cosmoconus
Cosmoconus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Förster in 1869. The genus contains at least two described species: Cosmoconus ceratophorus and Cosmoconus elongator. These wasps are found in Europe and North America. As ichneumonids, members of this genus are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Crabro argusinus
Crabro argusinus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae, described by R. Bohart in 1976. It belongs to a group of solitary wasps known for nesting in soil and provisioning their offspring with paralyzed prey. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta. As a member of the genus Crabro, it shares the general characteristics of crabronid wasps but specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Crabro cingulatus
Crabro cingulatus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Crabro, it belongs to a group of solitary wasps that provision nests with prey for their developing larvae. The species was described by Packard in 1867.
Crassomicrodus clypealis
Crassomicrodus clypealis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, described in 2011 by Figueroa, Sharkey and Romero. The genus Crassomicrodus belongs to a group of braconid wasps that are parasitoids of other insects. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Craterocercus obtusus
Craterocercus obtusus is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Klug in 1816. It belongs to a genus within a family commonly known as common sawflies, which are herbivorous Hymenoptera with larvae that feed on plant material. The species has minimal documented observations, with only two records on iNaturalist. Beyond taxonomic classification, detailed biological information about this specific species appears to be scarce in accessible literature.
Cratichneumon arizonensis
Cratichneumon arizonensis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Henry Lorenz Viereck in 1905. The species is known from a small number of observations, with records indicating presence in North America. As with other members of the genus Cratichneumon, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The species epithet 'arizonensis' suggests a type locality or primary distribution associated with Arizona.
Cratichneumon duplicatus
Cratichneumon duplicatus is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Thomas Say in 1835. It belongs to the large family Ichneumonidae, which comprises parasitoid wasps that typically attack other insects. The species is known from limited observational records, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. As with most ichneumonids, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Cratichneumon elongatus
Cratichneumon elongatus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. The genus Cratichneumon is part of a diverse group of parasitoid wasps. Very limited information is available for this specific species, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members of this genus are typically parasitoids of lepidopteran larvae.
Cratichneumon fossorius
Cratichneumon fossorius is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. Members of this genus are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from very few observations, suggesting it is either genuinely rare or undercollected. Like other ichneumonids, females likely possess an ovipositor for laying eggs in or on host organisms.
Cratichneumon sublatus
Cratichneumon sublatus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It was described by Cresson in 1864 and belongs to the large genus Cratichneumon, which contains numerous parasitoid wasp species. The species has been documented through 172 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As a member of Ichneumonidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species remain poorly documented.
Cratichneumon vinnulus
Cratichneumon vinnulus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Cresson in 1864. It belongs to a large genus of parasitoid wasps whose members are primarily known for attacking Lepidoptera larvae. Like other members of Cratichneumon, this species likely functions as a koinobiont parasitoid, allowing its host to continue developing after oviposition. The species has been documented in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly recorded.
Cratomus
Cratomus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, first described by Dalman in 1820. Members of this genus are small chalcidoid wasps that develop as parasitoids of other insects. The genus is part of the diverse Pteromalinae subfamily, which contains numerous species associated with various host insects. Cratomus species are known from parts of Europe including Denmark and Sweden.
Cremastus
Cremastus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Cremastinae. The genus was established by Gravenhorst in 1829 and contains multiple described species. Members are parasitoid wasps, with females possessing an ovipositor for host parasitization. Several species have been described from western North America by Dasch, including C. amoenus, C. aridus, C. atratus, C. planus, C. prolatus, and C. stenotus.
Crematogaster depilis
Crematogaster depilis is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Wheeler in 1919. The genus Crematogaster is known for its characteristic heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when alarmed, a behavior that gives these ants their common name. Like other members of this genus, C. depilis is likely to be arboreal or associated with woody vegetation. The species has been documented through 24 observations on iNaturalist, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Crematogaster emeryana
Crematogaster emeryana is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, described by Creighton in 1950. It belongs to the genus Crematogaster, commonly known as acrobat ants, which are characterized by their distinctive heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when alarmed. The species is part of a diverse genus with over 400 described species worldwide. Specific ecological and behavioral details for C. emeryana remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Crematogaster hespera
Crematogaster hespera is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Buren in 1968. The genus Crematogaster is characterized by a distinctive heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed, a trait that gives these ants their common name. As with other members of this large, globally distributed genus, C. hespera is likely associated with woodland and forest habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, suggesting ongoing contemporary interest from naturalists.
Crematogaster marioni
Marion's Acrobat Ant
Crematogaster marioni is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Buren in 1968. It belongs to the genus Crematogaster, commonly known as acrobat ants due to their distinctive habit of raising their gaster (abdomen) over their head when alarmed. The species is part of a large and diverse genus with worldwide distribution, though specific details about C. marioni's biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Crematogaster missouriensis
Missouri Acrobat Ant
Crematogaster missouriensis is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, native to North America. Like other members of the genus Crematogaster, it possesses a distinctive heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed—a behavior that gives acrobat ants their common name. The species was described by Emery in 1895 and is known from scattered observations across its range.
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navajoa
Crematogaster navajoa is a species of acrobat ant described by Buren in 1968. As a member of the genus Crematogaster, it shares the characteristic heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed. The species is poorly documented in publicly available sources, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist and no Wikipedia summary available. Its taxonomic status is accepted, and it is classified within the diverse ant family Formicidae.
Crematogaster pinicola
Pine Tree Acrobat Ant
Crematogaster pinicola is a species of ant in the genus Crematogaster, commonly known as the Pine Tree Acrobat Ant. The species name derives from Latin: 'pinus' (pine tree) and the suffix 'cola' (dweller), indicating its association with pine trees. The species was formally described by Deyrup and Cover in 2007.
Crematogaster punctulata
Crematogaster punctulata is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, first described by Emery in 1895. The species belongs to the genus Crematogaster, commonly known as acrobat ants due to their habit of raising their abdomens over their heads when alarmed. As with other members of this genus, it is likely to exhibit typical Crematogaster traits including a heart-shaped gaster and defensive behaviors, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Crematogaster rifelna
Crematogaster rifelna is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Buren in 1968. Like other members of the genus Crematogaster, it possesses the characteristic heart-shaped gaster (abdomen) that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed, earning the group its common name. The species is part of a diverse genus of ants known for their distinctive defensive postures and ecological roles as predators in various habitats.
Crossocerus
Crossocerus is a large genus of square-headed wasps in the family Crabronidae, comprising at least 250 described species. These solitary wasps are characterized by their distinctive head shape and predatory lifestyle. The genus is taxonomically well-established and widely distributed across multiple continents.
Crossocerus angelicus
Crossocerus angelicus is a species of solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by Kincaid in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized predatory wasps commonly known as square-headed wasps. The species is recorded from North America, with specific occurrence data from Alberta, Canada. Like other members of Crossocerus, it likely preys on small insects, particularly flies, though specific prey records for this species are not well documented.
Cryptanura septentrionalis
Cryptanura septentrionalis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Cushman in 1945. The genus Cryptanura belongs to the diverse superfamily Ichneumonoidea, which contains thousands of parasitoid wasp species. As with most ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources. The species epithet "septentrionalis" (Latin for "northern") may indicate a northern distribution relative to congeners, though this has not been verified.
Cryptocheilus idoneum idoneum
Cryptocheilus idoneum idoneum is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. It was described by Banks in 1910. Like other members of the genus Cryptocheilus, it is presumed to be a spider-hunting wasp that provisions nests with paralyzed spiders for its larvae. Observations of the species have been documented in Colorado, where individuals were recorded visiting flowering saltcedar trees for nectar.
Cryptocheilus severini
Cryptocheilus severini is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae, described by Banks in 1926. Members of the genus Cryptocheilus are known to hunt spiders as prey for their larvae. The species has been documented in North America, particularly in association with flowering plants that provide nectar resources for adult wasps.
Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus
Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Cryptocheilus is known for hunting spiders to provision nests for their larvae. This subspecies was described by Thomas Say in 1828. It is currently treated as a synonym of Cryptocheilus terminatum terminatum in some taxonomic databases. Records indicate it has been observed in North America, specifically in association with flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) in Colorado.
Cryptopimpla amblipennis
Cryptopimpla amblipennis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Cryptinae. Members of the genus Cryptopimpla are parasitoid wasps, and this species is presumed to share this biology, though specific host associations for C. amblipennis remain undocumented. The species was described in the early 20th century based on morphological characteristics. It represents one of many poorly studied species within a large and taxonomically complex family.
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Gravenhorst in 1829. The genus Cryptopimpla belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of organisms with over 25,000 described species. Like other ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from multiple locations in Canada.
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata jocosa
A subspecies of ichneumonid wasp in the genus Cryptopimpla, originally described by Cresson in 1870. As a member of the Ichneumonidae, it is a parasitoid wasp. The subspecies name "jocosa" suggests a Latin origin meaning "playful" or "merry," though the etymological basis for this naming is not documented in available sources.
Ctenichneumon columbianus
Ctenichneumon columbianus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Heinrich in 1961. The genus Ctenichneumon belongs to the subfamily Ichneumoninae, a diverse group of parasitoid wasps. Species in this genus are characterized by distinctive comb-like structures on the hind tibiae. Like other ichneumonids, C. columbianus is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species are not well documented.
Ctenichneumon minor
Ctenichneumon minor is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Heinrich in 1961. The genus Ctenichneumon belongs to the large and diverse group of parasitoid wasps commonly known as ichneumon wasps. Very few specific details are documented for this particular species.
Cyclolabus gracilicornis
Cyclolabus gracilicornis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1886. The genus Cyclolabus belongs to the large and diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the most species-rich families of Hymenoptera. Like other ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species appear to be undocumented in available sources.
Cylloceriinae
Cylloceriinae is a subfamily of ichneumonid wasps containing two genera. The subfamily is poorly known biologically, with most information limited to taxonomy and distribution. Species in the genus Cylloceria have been recorded from Mexico, Central America, and the Neotropical region. Host associations and detailed biology remain undocumented.
Cynipoidea
Gall Wasps and Allies
Cynipoidea is a superfamily of small wasps comprising approximately 3,000 described species across seven extant families, with many undescribed species estimated. The group exhibits diverse life histories: while the family Cynipidae (gall wasps) are phytophagous and induce plant galls, the majority of species are parasitoids or hyperparasitoids of other insects. The superfamily is taxonomically challenging, with family-level identification historically difficult until the publication of a comprehensive illustrated key in 2020.
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Fuzzy Gall Wasp
Cynips conspicuus, commonly known as the Fuzzy Gall Wasp, is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae. The species is known for inducing galls on oak trees. It has been documented in 1,259 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-observed among gall wasp species.
Cyrtogaster
Cyrtogaster is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, subfamily Miscogastrinae, tribe Sphegigastrini. The genus was established by Walker in 1833. At least one species, C. vulgaris, has been documented as a secondary parasitoid (hyperparasitoid) of dipteran leafminers, with females laying eggs inside host puparia without discriminating between healthy hosts and those already parasitized by primary parasitoids.