Ichneumoninae
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Ichneumoninae is a worldwide subfamily of the parasitic wasp family Ichneumonidae.
Vulgichneumon brevicinctor, female
Pierre André Latreille
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Pierre André Latreille was a French zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freed
Latreille's birthplace in Brive-la-Gaillarde
Discovering Necrobia ruficollis while in prison saved Latreille's life.
Portrait of Latreille by Louis Figuier, 1875
Monument to Latreille over his grave at Père Lachaise Cemetery (39th division)