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Ascogaster albitarsus
Reinhard, 1867
Overview
Taxonomy
Ascogaster albitarsus
Description
A large, rare and dark species with largely ivory-colored hind tarsi. The antennae are long, with the basal half orange in color. The clypeus is either without or with two small denticles. The metasomal carapace is long, with straight sides and is widest past the middle. The fore wings usually have a distinct dark band or spot below the stigma.
Biology
No hosts are known.
Distribution
Known from Sweden, Poland and Ireland, but appears to be rare.
Accepted name
Ascogaster albitarsus
Reinhard, 1867
Original name
Ascogaster albitarsus
Taxonomic level
species
Combination history
Ascogaster
Chelonus
Synonyms
Ascogaster leptopus
Ascogaster similis
Type
Zoologisches Museum
, Berlin, Germany (male, lectotype)
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References
Yu, D.S.K., van Achterberg, C. & Horstmann, K. 2016. Taxapad 2016, Ichneumonoidea 2015 (Biological and taxonomical information), Taxapad Interactive Catalogue Database on flashdrive. Nepean, Ottawa.
