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Pimpla turionellae

Pimpla turionellae

Classification

Class
Insecta

Pimpla turionellae is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. Its host is the larvae and pupae of Galleria mellonella. This parasitoid is able to kill hosts with just its venom through cytotoxicity, but in order to reproduce, the parasitoid must be present and lay its eggs inside the host.

Distribution

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Netherlands · 138United Kingdom · 42Germany · 29France · 1Italy · 1Spain · 1