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Kauaʻi record · KCA-IA-00278

Gelis tenellus

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About Gelis tenellus

Gelis tenellus is associated with cocoons of other insects, including parasitoid wasps and lacewings.

Kauaʻi occurrence and evidence

Atlas occurrence category: Present. Presumed accidental immigrant listed from Kauaʻi; hyperparasitoid in parasitoid cocoons.

Evidence limits

The cited observations describe the evidence currently available for this account. They do not establish a complete life history or a measured current Kauaʻi population trend.

Names and classification

Scientific name
Gelis tenellus
Family
Ichneumonidae
Order
Hymenoptera
Record type
species

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence
Present
Origin
Introduced
Conservation status
Not assessed

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal description
Gelis tenellus is associated with cocoons of other insects, including parasitoid wasps and lacewings.

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