Kennethiella trisetosa
(Cooreman, 1942)
A mite in the Winterschmidtiidae, Kennethiella trisetosa exhibits male dimorphism and maintains a symbiotic relationship with the potter wasp Ancistrocerus antilope. The species inhabits the nests of its . Research has focused on its and the developmental and behavioral consequences of its two distinct male morphs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kennethiella trisetosa: /kɛn ˌɛθiˈɛlə traɪ ˈsɛtə/
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Habitat
Nests of the potter wasp Ancistrocerus antilope (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae).
Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America.
Host Associations
- Ancistrocerus antilope - Potter wasp ; mite inhabits nests
Behavior
Male dimorphism has been documented, with distinct morphological forms present in males.
Ecological Role
within nests of its ; specific ecological function not documented in available sources.