Idolus californicus
Idolus californicus is a of in the Idolus. The genus Idolus belongs to the order Hymenoptera, which includes ants, bees, and wasps. Very little published information is available regarding the specific , associations, or distribution of this species beyond its original description and museum records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idolus californicus: //ˈaidələs kælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs//
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Distribution
California (implied by specific epithet; exact range unknown)
Ecological Role
Likely functions as a of other insects, based on familial placement within Hymenoptera, though specific have not been documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle