Metopius is a cosmopolitan genus of parasitoid ichneumon wasps in the subfamily Metopiinae. They lay eggs inside caterpillars of Lepidoptera that are found in leaf rolls, and the adult wasps later emerge from the pupa.[1] They are black and yellow striped and reach over 2 cm (0.79 in) in length. Their coloring may be mimicking potter wasps. Metopius spp. make a buzzing noise when captured.[2]
Metopius is a cosmopolitan genus of parasitoid ichneumon wasps in the subfamily Metopiinae. They lay eggs inside caterpillars of Lepidoptera that are found in leaf rolls, and the adult wasps later emerge from the pupa. They are black and yellow striped and reach over 2 cm (0.79 in) in length. Their coloring may be mimicking potter wasps. Metopius spp. make a buzzing noise when captured.
Metopius est un genre d'insectes hyménoptères de la famille des Ichneumonidae.
Le genre Metopius a été créé en 1806 par le botaniste et entomologiste allemand Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer (1755-1829)[1].
Liste des espèces selon GBIF (30 juin 2021)[1] :
Metopius est un genre d'insectes hyménoptères de la famille des Ichneumonidae.
