Marietta timberlakei
Hayat, 1986
Marietta timberlakei is a of parasitic wasp in the Aphelinidae, described by Hayat in 1986. The species is named in honor of the American entomologist Philip H. Timberlake, who made extensive contributions to the study of Hymenoptera, particularly bees and . As a member of the Marietta, it is likely a hyperparasitoid, a trait common to other species in this genus. The species has been recorded from Hawaii and Maryland in the United States, as well as Brazil.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Marietta timberlakei: /ˈmæriɛtə tɪmbərˈleɪkaɪ/
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Distribution
Hawaii, United States; Maryland, United States; Brazil.
Ecological Role
As a member of the Marietta within Aphelinidae, M. timberlakei likely functions as a hyperparasitoid, attacking primary of scale insects or other Hemiptera. This ecological role is inferred from the known of , particularly Marietta leopardina, which has been documented as an obligate hyperparasitoid of Tamarixia radiata and Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis.
Similar Taxa
- Marietta leopardinaBoth belong to the Marietta and share similar hyperparasitoid , though M. leopardina has been more extensively studied and documented as an obligate hyperparasitoid.