Biology:Syrphoctonus

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Short description: Genus of wasps


Syrphoctonus
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Syrphoctonus

Förster, 1869

Syrphoctonus is a genus of Ichneumonid wasps with many species around the world, of which more than 30 occur in Europe.

Members of this genus are parasitoids on hoverflies.

Name

The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek Syrpho- "gnat" and -ctonus "killer", referring to the host of the genus.

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q4050518 entry