Megastigmus pistaciae

Pronunciation
/MEH-gas-TIG-mus pIS-ta-chae-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Megastigmus pistaciae
Plural
Megastigmus pistaciae

Definition

A species of wasp belonging to the family Torymidae, known as the pistachio seed chalcid.

Etymology

Named after the pistachio tree (Pistacia spp.) which it parasitizes.

Example

Megastigmus pistaciae is a key pest of pistachio crops worldwide.

Related Terms