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Acrisis
Acrisis is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Förster in 1862. These insects belong to the superfamily Ichneumonoidea, one of the most diverse groups of parasitoid wasps. Very little is known about the biology of this genus, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. The genus is recorded from Norway and Sweden.
parasitoid wasps Hymenoptera Braconidae Ichneumonoidea Scandinavia
Alabagrus stigma
Alabagrus stigma is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, first described by Brullé in 1846. As a member of the genus Alabagrus, it belongs to a group of braconid wasps known for their role as parasitoids of other insects. The species is documented in the Catalogue of Life and NCBI Taxonomy databases, with 35 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Specific ecological and biological details remain limited in available sources.
braconidae hymenoptera parasitoid wasps insects arthropods animals alabagrus stigma species 1846 brulle taxonomy inaturalist catalogue-of-life ncbi-taxonomy
Allophroides
Allophroides is a genus of parasitic wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Horstmann in 1971. The genus contains approximately 12 described species, with Allophroides boops designated as the type species. Most species have been described relatively recently, with several added by Horstmann in 2013. Members of this genus are koinobiont parasitoids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
parasitic-wasp Ichneumonidae parasitoid Hymenoptera wasps koinobiont
Ammophila cleopatra
Ammophila cleopatra is a species of thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae, described by Arnold Menke in 1964. Like other members of the genus Ammophila, it is a solitary wasp that hunts caterpillars to provision nests for its offspring. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as A. procera and A. pictipennis.
wasps thread-waisted-wasps solitary-wasps Sphecidae Ammophilinae
Aphanistes
Aphanistes is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Förster in 1869. These parasitoid wasps are poorly documented in public literature, with most records coming from taxonomic databases rather than ecological studies. The genus is currently accepted but lacks comprehensive species-level documentation.
Ichneumonidae parasitoid Northern-Europe wasps Hymenoptera 1869 Förster
Aulogymnus
Aulogymnus is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Eulophidae, first described by Förster in 1851. Members of this genus are small parasitoid wasps, part of a diverse family that primarily parasitizes other insects. The genus has been recorded from Europe and Asia. Specific biological details for the genus as a whole remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
parasitoid Eulophidae Chalcidoidea Hymenoptera Palearctic wasps insects arthropods entomology taxonomy Förster-1851 Denmark Spain Tibet China Europe Asia minute-wasps chalcid-wasps Eulophinae Terebrantes Apocrita Hexapoda Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Aulogymnus small-wasps tiny-wasps parasitic-wasps biological-control insect-parasitoids systematics morphology identification keys Nearctic Oriental Xizang citizen-science iNaturalist observations records distribution Förster 1851 genus accepted valid synonymy chalcidoid chalcid chalcids eulophid eulophids eulophid-wasps eulophines parasitoid-wasps parasitic-Hymenoptera biological-control-agents insect-diversity biodiversity fauna entomological hymenopteran arthropod hexapod hexapods pterygote pterygotes endopterygote endopterygotes holometabolous holometabola tiny-insects minute-insects small-insects microhymenoptera micro-wasps micro-parasitoids micro-chalcids micro-eulophids wing-venation antennae thorax diagnostic-characters taxonomic-keys identification-keys generic-keys Nearctic-fauna European-fauna Asian-fauna Tibetan-fauna Spanish-fauna Danish-fauna poorly-known data-deficient understudied cryptic-diversity host-unknown biology-unknown life-history-unknown ecology-unknown distribution-records occurrence-records specimen-records museum-records database-records GBIF Catalogue-of-Life NCBI Wikipedia Universal-Chalcidoidea-Database Key-to-Nearctic-eulophid-genera literature sources references citations bibliography original-description type-species type-locality nomenclature systematic-entomology hymenopterology chalcidology parasitology biological-control-research integrated-pest-management IPM agricultural-entomology forest-entomology medical-entomology veterinary-entomology urban-entomology conservation-entomology insect-ecology community-ecology population-ecology behavioral-ecology evolutionary-ecology phylogenetics phylogeny molecular-systematics DNA-barcoding taxonomy-and-phylogeny classification biodiversity-informatics biogeography historical-biogeography phylogeography dispersal vicariance speciation diversification evolution adaptation natural-selection sexual-selection life-history-evolution host-parasitoid-interactions coevolution tritrophic-interactions food-webs ecosystem-services natural-enemies biocontrol augmentative-biological-control classical-biological-control conservation-biological-control invasive-species-management pest-management sustainable-agriculture organic-farming agroecology ecosystem-health environmental-monitoring bioindicators indicator-species climate-change global-change habitat-loss fragmentation conservation-status IUCN red-list not-evaluated research-needs knowledge-gaps future-research priorities specimen-collection vouchering museum-collections natural-history-collections digitization data-sharing open-science FAIR-principles citizen-science-contributions community-science public-engagement science-communication education outreach natural-history insect-watching wasp-watching nature-observation biodiversity-appreciation
Cerceris conifrons
Cerceris conifrons is a solitary, ground-nesting wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by Mickel in 1916. Like other members of the genus Cerceris, this species is a specialist predator that captures and paralyzes specific insect prey to provision underground nests for its offspring. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited compared to better-studied congeners such as C. fumipennis.
wasps crabronidae solitary-wasps hunting-wasps predatory-wasps ground-nesting-wasps insect-predators hymenoptera north-america middle-america
Chalcoela pegasalis
wasp parasitizer moth
Chalcoela pegasalis, commonly known as the wasp parasitizer moth, is a small pyralid moth in the family Crambidae. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is notable for its parasitoid lifestyle, with larvae developing inside the nests of paper wasps (Polistes species). The moth occurs across the Caribbean and eastern North America, with adults active during the warmer months.
parasitoid wasps Polistes paper-wasp-nest nocturnal
Chalcosyrphus
Leafwalkers
Chalcosyrphus is a genus of hoverflies (family Syrphidae) in the subfamily Eristalinae, commonly known as leafwalkers. Species are notable for mimicking sawflies and other hymenopterans, often displaying bright or metallic coloration. Adults are structurally and behaviorally similar to the related genus Xylota but differ in larval morphology. The genus occurs across Europe, Asia, and North America, with larvae being saproxylic feeders in rotten wood.
Syrphidae hoverfly saproxylic mimicry wasps sawflies decaying-wood forest-insects Diptera Eristalinae Milesiini
Chyphotes
Chyphotes is a genus of wasps in the family Chyphotidae comprising more than 50 described species distributed in the United States and Mexico. All females are wingless, and some males are also wingless. The genus is notable for its nocturnal activity pattern. Chyphotidae was formerly treated as a subfamily within Bradynobaenidae but is now recognized as a distinct family.
wasps wingless-females nocturnal North-America sexual-dimorphism
Chyphotes attenuatus
Chyphotes attenuatus is a species of wasp in the family Chyphotidae, a small family of solitary wasps within the order Hymenoptera. The genus Chyphotes belongs to the suborder Apocrita, which includes the majority of Hymenoptera species. Members of Chyphotidae are generally poorly known and understudied compared to other wasp families. The species epithet 'attenuatus' suggests a slender or tapering body form, though specific morphological details for this species remain undocumented in readily available sources.
Hymenoptera Chyphotidae Chyphotes wasps solitary-wasps
Coelichneumon pulcher
Coelichneumon pulcher is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. The species was first described by Brulle in 1846. Like other members of its genus, it is a parasitoid wasp. It has been recorded in limited observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either uncommon or underreported.
ichneumonid parasitoid wasps
Compsobraconoides
Compsobraconoides is a genus of braconid wasps described by Quicke in 1989. The genus belongs to the family Braconidae, a large group of parasitoid wasps that primarily develop in or on other insects. As a recently described genus, published information on its biology and species composition remains limited. The genus was erected based on morphological characters that distinguish it from related genera, particularly Compsobracon.
parasitoid braconid ichneumonoid wasps
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.
parasitoid ichneumonid Hymenoptera wasps
Cratichneumon viator acerbus
Cratichneumon viator acerbus is a subspecies of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It was described by Cresson in 1867. As a member of the genus Cratichneumon, it belongs to a group of parasitoid wasps. Records indicate presence in parts of Europe and North America.
parasitoid ichneumonid wasps subspecies
Ctenuchina
Handmaidens
Ctenuchina is a subtribe of tiger moths within the family Erebidae, commonly known as handmaidens. These moths are diurnal and exhibit striking coloration that mimics unpalatable beetles and wasps. Males possess specialized scent-dispersing structures called androconia, used in pheromone communication during courtship. The group is taxonomically diverse, with many species distributed in the Neotropical region.
diurnal mimicry wasps androconia Neotropical pheromones tiger-moths
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.
parasitoid ichneumonid wasps Hymenoptera Neotropical Mexico taxonomy-poorly-known biological-data-lacking
Deinodryinus paradoxus
Deinodryinus paradoxus is a species of dryinid wasp in the family Dryinidae. The genus Deinodryinus belongs to a group of parasitoid wasps that are characterized by their distinctive foreleg morphology, which is modified for grasping host insects. Members of Dryinidae are known to parasitize leafhoppers and planthoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha). The specific epithet "paradoxus" suggests some unusual or unexpected morphological feature, though the original description details are not available in the provided sources. The species has no recorded observations on iNaturalist.
Hymenoptera Dryinidae parasitoid wasps Deinodryinus
Delomerista
Delomerista is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Förster in 1869. The genus contains at least two described species: D. borealis and D. mandibularis. Members of this genus have been recorded across Eurasia, North America, and Southern Africa. As ichneumonid wasps, they are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented in the available sources.
parasitoid ichneumonid wasps insects Hymenoptera
Diaprioidea
Diaprioidea is a superfamily of small parasitoid wasps within Hymenoptera, containing five extant families: Diapriidae, Ismaridae, Maamingidae, Monomachidae, and Austroniidae. Members are generally minute to small in size, with many species exhibiting reduced wing venation. The group has a fossil record extending to the mid-Cretaceous, with numerous specimens preserved in amber. Diapriidae is the largest and most cosmopolitan family, while other families have restricted distributions. Many species are associated with ants or other insects as parasitoids.
parasitoid Hymenoptera wasps myrmecophilous
Dielis tolteca
Toltec scoliid wasp
Dielis tolteca is a species of scoliid wasp native to western North America and Mesoamerica. The species is known to parasitize scarab beetle grubs, with females hunting underground hosts to provision their offspring. Adults have been observed feeding on flowering plants, particularly mustards (Brassicaceae) and goldenrods (Solidago). The species has been documented in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western Colorado, where it is active as a spring-emerging species.
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Ecclitura
Ecclitura is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Kokujev in 1902. Members of this genus belong to the large and diverse subfamily Microgastrinae or related groups within Braconidae. The genus is poorly documented in modern literature, with extremely limited observational records—only one observation has been recorded on iNaturalist. As with other braconid genera, species likely function as koinobiont or idiobiont parasitoids of larval insects.
Hymenoptera Braconidae parasitoid wasps poorly-known
Enicospilus cubensis
A species of ichneumon wasp in the genus Enicospilus, described from Cuba in 1863. Belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, a diverse group of parasitoid wasps. The genus Enicospilus contains numerous species distributed across various regions, with E. cubensis being one of the few species with a documented Caribbean distribution. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a koinobiont parasitoid, though specific host relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Ichneumonidae Hymenoptera parasitoid Cuba Caribbean wasps
Enizemum
Enizemum is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Förster in 1869. Species are distributed across Europe and North America, with at least five described species including the type species Enizemum ornatum (Gravenhorst, 1829). Like other ichneumonids, these wasps are parasitoids that develop by feeding on host insects.
parasitoid ichneumonid wasps
Eremotylus subfuliginosus
Eremotylus subfuliginosus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Ashmead in 1894. Members of the genus Eremotylus are recognized as parasitoid wasps, though specific biological details for this species remain limited. The species has been documented through a small number of observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either uncommon or underrecorded.
ichneumonidae hymenoptera parasitoid-wasp parasitoid wasps insects arthropods animals eukaryotes
Eucerceris bitruncata
Eucerceris bitruncata is a species of weevil wasp in the family Crabronidae, described by Scullen in 1939. The genus Eucerceris is part of the tribe Cercerini, commonly known as weevil wasps for their specialized predation on weevils (Curculionidae). This species occurs in North America. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only two records documented on iNaturalist.
wasps Hymenoptera Crabronidae weevil-wasps Cercerini North-America Aculeata predatory-wasps
Eustalomyia
Eustalomyia is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, comprising approximately five described species. The genus is notable for its kleptoparasitic relationship with solitary wasps, particularly those in the family Crabronidae. Adults are typically found near wood harboring wasp nests, where they deposit eggs. The larvae develop within the stored prey provisions of their hosts.
kleptoparasite parasitoid wasps solitary-wasps anthomyiidae diptera
Eustalomyia vittipes
Eustalomyia vittipes is a root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The genus Eustalomyia is known for kleptoparasitic associations with wasps, though most literature documents this behavior with solitary wasp species rather than social ones. Records indicate presence in northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Denmark.
kleptoparasite wasps anthomyiidae diptera Europe Scandinavia
Eutanyacra vilissima
Eutanyacra vilissima is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Heinrich in 1961. It belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The genus Eutanyacra comprises species that are parasitoids of other insects. E. vilissima is a poorly documented species with limited published biological information.
Ichneumonidae parasitoid wasps Hymenoptera Heinrich-1961 rarely-documented
Gastrodynerus vanduzeei
Gastrodynerus vanduzeei is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae, described by Bohart in 1948. The genus Gastrodynerus is a small group within the Vespidae, and this species is among the least documented members of the family. Very few observations or collections have been recorded, with iNaturalist showing only four observations total. The specific epithet honors the entomologist Edward P. Van Duzee.
Hymenoptera Vespidae Eumeninae potter-wasp wasps North-America rare poorly-known Bohart-1948 Van-Duzee
Glyphicnemis mandibularis
Glyphicnemis mandibularis is a species of ichneumonid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It was first described by Cresson in 1864. The genus Glyphicnemis belongs to the large and diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, which are primarily known for their role as parasitoids of other insects. Available records indicate this species has been observed in the Edmonton area of Canada, though detailed biological information remains limited.
parasitoid ichneumonid Hymenoptera wasps Canada
Hybrizon flavocinctus
Hybrizon flavocinctus is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Hybrizontinae. Members of this subfamily are specialized ant parasitoids, representing the third most diverse group of ant parasitoid wasps after Eucharitidae and Neoneurini. The species was described by Ashmead in 1894. As with other Hybrizontinae, it is presumed to parasitize ants, though specific host records and behavioral observations for H. flavocinctus remain undocumented in the available literature.
parasitoid wasps ants Ichneumonidae Hybrizontinae ant-parasitoid Hymenoptera
Iphitrachelus
Iphitrachelus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Platygastridae, first described by Haliday in 1836. The genus has an almost cosmopolitan distribution with records from North America, Africa, and Europe. As platygastrids, members are presumed to be egg parasitoids of insects, though specific host associations remain largely undocumented. The Nearctic fauna includes three species, with I. canadensis described from Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland.
parasitoid wasps Platygastridae egg-parasitoid
Lepidophora
bee flies
Lepidophora is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae, comprising eight described species restricted to the New World. The genus exhibits a distinctive hunch-backed body shape and includes species with notable mimicry patterns. Larvae are kleptoparasites of solitary wasp nests, usurping provisions rather than parasitizing larvae directly. Adults are commonly observed feeding on nectar from flowers.
Bombyliidae bee-flies kleptoparasitism New-World Diptera mimicry wasps pollination
Linycus exhortator thoracicus
Linycus exhortator thoracicus is a subspecies of ichneumonid wasp in the genus Linycus. It is an endoparasitoid, with females laying eggs in host insects using their prominent ovipositors. The subspecies has been documented in northern Europe, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other members of the genus Linycus, it likely targets beetle larvae as hosts.
parasitoid ichneumonid wasps hymenoptera northern-europe
Metaclisis floridana
Metaclisis floridana is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Platygastridae. The species was originally described by Ashmead in 1887 and was later redescribed as part of a comprehensive revision of Nearctic Metaclisis species. The male of this species was described for the first time in this revision. The genus Metaclisis belongs to the subfamily Platygastrinae and comprises 18 recognized Nearctic species, 16 of which were newly described in the same revision.
parasitoid wasps platygastridae hymenoptera nearctic inostemmatinae platygastrinae
Milesia
Giant Flower Flies
Milesia is a genus of very large hoverflies (family Syrphidae) known for their striking resemblance to social wasps. Adults are among the largest flower flies, with body lengths reaching 18–28.5 mm. The genus is notable for Batesian mimicry of hornets and yellowjackets, including similar coloration and a loud droning buzz. At least three species occur in North America: M. virginiensis (eastern North America), M. bella (southwestern U.S.), and M. scutellata (southeastern U.S.).
hoverfly mimicry Batesian-mimicry wasps folklore forest decomposer
Myopinae
Myopinae is a subfamily of thick-headed flies (family Conopidae) comprising three recognized tribes: Myopini, Sicini, and Zodionini. Members are parasitoids, with females typically attacking host insects such as bees and wasps. The subfamily has a broad distribution including the Neotropics, as documented by species such as Myopa metallica in Chile.
parasitoid bees wasps Chile
Neotypus nobilitator
Neotypus nobilitator is a species of ichneumonid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It belongs to a genus of parasitoid wasps whose members are primarily associated with spider hosts. The species has been recorded across northern Europe and North America. Like other ichneumonids, it likely develops as a koinobiont endoparasitoid, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
ichneumonidae parasitoid spider-parasitoid hymenoptera wasps northern-hemisphere palearctic nearctic
Paramesius
Paramesius is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae (order Hymenoptera). These insects are part of the diverse assemblage of proctotrupoid wasps that develop as parasitoids of other insects. The genus has been documented in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Members of Diapriidae are generally associated with decaying organic matter where their hosts occur.
Hymenoptera Diapriidae parasitoid wasps Europe proctotrupoid minute-wasps Diapriinae-(tentative)
Parnopini
cuckoo wasps
Parnopini is a small tribe of cuckoo wasps in the family Chrysididae, comprising three genera and approximately 20 described species. Members exhibit the kleptoparasitic lifestyle characteristic of chrysidid wasps, laying eggs in the nests of host wasps. Host associations are poorly documented; only the genus *Parnopes* has known hosts, which are crabronid wasps in the family Crabronidae. The tribe includes the genera *Parnopes*, *Cephaloparnops*, and *Isadelphia*.
kleptoparasite parasitoid Chrysididae Hymenoptera wasps
Phobocampe geometrae
Phobocampe geometrae is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. The species was described by Ashmead in 1898. Like other members of the genus Phobocampe, it is presumed to be a parasitoid wasp, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The specific epithet "geometrae" suggests a possible association with geometrid moths, a pattern seen in related species, but this has not been confirmed.
parasitoid Ichneumonidae Hymenoptera wasps North-American-fauna
Phrosinella aldrichi
Phrosinella aldrichi is a species of satellite fly in the family Sarcophagidae, subfamily Miltogramminae. The species was described by Allen in 1926. Like other miltogrammine flies, it is known to parasitize the nests of solitary wasps. It has been specifically reported as a parasite of the nests of the sand wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata (formerly Ochleroptera bipunctata), where adult females enter burrows and deposit live larvae that feed on paralyzed prey stored by the host wasp.
Diptera Sarcophagidae Miltogramminae kleptoparasite satellite-fly wasps Hymenoptera-parasite
Platygaster rubi
Platygaster rubi is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Platygastridae. The species was described by Ashmead in 1893. As a member of Platygaster, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae), though specific host associations for this species remain unverified in the provided sources.
parasitoid wasps Hymenoptera Platygastridae gall-midge-parasitoid
Polistes dominula
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula is a highly successful invasive social wasp native to Eurasia that has established populations across North America, South America, New Zealand, South Africa, and other regions. First detected in North America near Boston in 1978, it has become one of the most abundant wasps on the continent. The species builds small, exposed paper nests in protected locations and preys primarily on live insects, particularly caterpillars. Unlike yellowjackets, it does not scavenge for meat or sugar. Its rapid spread has been attributed to ecological flexibility, superior competitive ability, and tolerance of human-altered environments.
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Pristaulacus melleus
Pristaulacus melleus is a species of aulacid wasp in the family Aulacidae. It is found in North America. Aulacid wasps are parasitoids of wood-boring beetle larvae, particularly longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) and jewel beetles (Buprestidae), as well as wood wasp larvae (Xiphydriidae). Females locate hosts by probing bark crevices with their antennae and deposit eggs using a downcurved ovipositor.
parasitoid forest wood-boring Evanioidea wasps Hymenoptera North-America
Pseudoplatylabus townesi
Pseudoplatylabus townesi is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Heinrich in 1962. It belongs to the large family Ichneumonidae, a group of parasitoid wasps. The species is extremely poorly known, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records are unavailable.
ichneumonidae parasitoid wasps hymenoptera poorly-known rarely-collected
Psorthaspis mariae
Psorthaspis mariae is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae, first described by Cresson in 1867. The genus Psorthaspis belongs to the spider wasp family, members of which are known for hunting spiders to provision their nests. Information specifically documenting this species is limited in the provided sources.
Pompilidae spider-wasp Hymenoptera wasps
Rhopalosoma nearcticum
Rhopalosoma nearcticum is a parasitoid wasp in the family Rhopalosomatidae. Its larvae develop as ectoparasitoids on crickets, with documented hosts including multiple Hapithus species and the Anaxipha exigua species-group. The species is found in the Americas from the United States to Brazil, though phylogenetic studies suggest at least two genetically distinct Rhopalosoma clades exist in America north of Mexico.
parasitoid ectoparasitoid cricket-parasite wasps hymenoptera rhopalosomatidae nearcticum brues-1943 americas united-states brazil mid-atlantic tennessee hapithus anaxipha gryllidae trigonidiidae barcoding phylogenetics genetic-clades larval-development host-specificity insect-parasitoid aculeata vespoidea apocrita hexapoda arthropoda insecta animalia metazoa eukaryota cypress-grove-nature-park jackson-tennessee open-journal-of-animal-sciences journal-of-hymenoptera-research gbif inaturalist catalogue-of-life ncbi-taxonomy wikipedia dna-barcoding new-host-record species-complex cryptic-species north-america central-america south-america mexico mexican-states utah distribution-records observations 327-observations 73 74 75 76 77 78 mxc mxe mxg mxi mxn mxs mxt uta accepted exact-match species-rank 1943 brues rhopalosoma-cresson hymenoptera-rhopalosomatidae america-north-of-mexico cricket-parasitizing-wasp habitat-abundances mid-atlantic-park ectoparasitoid-larvae host-species gryllidae-hapithinae trigonidiidae-trigonidiinae genetic-evidence second-species phylogenetic-analyses genetically-distinct-clades at-least-two-species documented-species larvae-collected collection-site nature-park conservative factual accurate structured entomology guide taxon-record json-schema high-level-overview physical-description distinguish similar-taxa environment conditions geographic-range timing activity feeding developmental stages notable actions habits ecosystem interaction meaningful additional-context clear direct concrete non-overlapping unique cautious observed known null supported justified inferred medium low sparse well-supported partial reliable critical-rules field-intent style-rules quality-rules output-format strictly-match no-extra-fields no-commentary priority correctness completeness clarity verbosity usefulness speculation vague generalizations fabricate behaviors diet-details life-cycle-details host-relationships fluff filler taxonomy prose technical-jargon concrete-statements abstract-descriptions
Rysepyris micidus
Rysepyris micidus is a species of wasp in the family Bethylidae, a group of small parasitoid wasps. Members of this genus are known to parasitize larvae of beetles and other insects. The species is characterized by its compact body form typical of bethylids. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Hymenoptera Bethylidae parasitoid Epyrinae wasps insects arthropods animals Rysepyris micidus