Sentences with ICHNEUMON

"The ichneumon is a predatory wasp that lays its eggs in the bodies of other insects."

"The ichneumon feeds on caterpillars and other insects."

"As a natural biocontrol, the ichneumon helps regulate pest populations."

"One species of ichneumon, known as the brown-tailed moth ichneumon, parasitizes the larvae of the brown-tailed moth."

"The ichneumon wasp has a long, slender body and is often mistaken for a large mosquito."

"The ichneumon larvae develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it."

"Female ichneumon wasps use their ovipositor to inject eggs into the host insect."

"The scientific name for the ichneumon wasp family is Ichneumonidae."

"The ichneumon is an example of a parasitoid insect."

"The ichneumon wasp is capable of locating suitable hosts through chemical sensing."

"Some species of ichneumon wasps have specialized adaptations for detecting hidden hosts."

"The ichneumon larvae consume the host from the inside out."

"The presence of ichneumon larvae in a caterpillar can be identified through the appearance of small exit holes on its body."

"Unlike other wasps, ichneumons are not interested in human food or drinks."

"There are thousands of known species of ichneumons, each with its unique host preferences."

"The ichneumon wasp undergoes complete metamorphosis, transitioning from egg to larva to pupa to adult."

"Some ichneumon wasps are used as biological control agents in agriculture."

"The study of ichneumon wasps is an active field of research in entomology."