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Gnamptopelta obsidianator
bent-shielded besieger wasp
Gnamptopelta obsidianator is a large ichneumonid wasp and the sole species in its monotypic genus. It is distinguished by a concave clypeus, a trait reflected in its genus name derived from Greek words for 'bent' and 'shield.' The species is an ectoparasitoid of sphinx moth caterpillars (Macroglossinae) feeding on grapevines. Adults are active in spring across eastern North America.
Madarellus cuneatus
flower weevil
Madarellus cuneatus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1893. It is found in North America and is associated with Vitis vines (grape), where it inhabits the stems. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae.