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Ateleute linearis
Förster, 1871
Overview
Taxonomy
Ateleute linearis
Description
Ateleute linearis
is the only European species of Ateleutinae. It can be readily identified by the shape of the areolet: elongated, pentagonal in shape, with 2m-cu intercepting it proximally and 3rs-m being weak and unpigmented. Additionally, the hind tibiae are conspicuously spiny, and the posterior transverse carina of the propodeum is complete. A sternalus is usually present, though it is often weak or only indicated anteriorly. Female
A. linearis
have a black and orange body, antennae broadened medially and with a white spot or band. Males have a much less conspicuous uniformly brown coloration, frequently causing them to be confused with orthocentrines or other small ichneumonids (though the spiny hind tibia and complete posterior transverse carina separate them even when the unique characteristics of the areolet are indistinct).
Biology
No hosts are known, though one related species parasitize bagworms.
Distribution
Accepted name
Ateleute linearis
Förster, 1871
Original name
Ateleute linearis
Taxonomic level
species
Combination history
Ateleute
Synonyms
Ateleute egregia
Ateleute lissonotoides
Type of
Ateleute
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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.
