Euborellia

Burr, 1909

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Euborellia is a of small, dark-colored in the Anisolabididae, erected by Malcolm Burr in 1909. The genus contains approximately 50 with worldwide distribution. Species within this genus are noted for being difficult to distinguish from one another morphologically. Several species, including E. annulata and E. annulipes, have been studied for their potential as agents of agricultural pests.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euborellia: /ˌjuːbəˈrɛliə/

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Identification

of Euborellia are relatively small, dark-colored that are difficult to distinguish from one another. The is characterized by features typical of the Anisolabidinae. Specific diagnostic characters for the genus versus related are not clearly documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution. Specific records include Germany, Malaya, Philippines, and Southeast Asia. The introduced Euborellia arcanum has been documented in tropical greenhouses in Leipzig and Potsdam (Germany) and Vienna (Austria), likely introduced from Florida.

Similar Taxa

  • AnisolabisEuborellia ambigua was suggested as possibly synonymous with Anisolabis ambigua, indicating historical taxonomic confusion between these . of both genera are small, dark-colored in the Anisolabidinae that can be difficult to distinguish.
  • NalaBoth Euborellia and Nala have been studied as predatory for of agricultural pests. Nala lividipes and Euborellia annulata have been directly compared in biological studies as potential biocontrol agents.

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