Coccobius fulvus
(Compere & Annecke, 1961)
Coccobius fulvus is a of parasitic in the , first described by Compere and Annecke in 1961. It belongs to a of wasps that are primarily of (). The species has been recorded from France, Japan, and the conterminous United States. Like other members of Aphelinidae, it likely plays a role in of pest scale insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coccobius fulvus: //kɔkˈkoʊbiəs ˈfʊlvəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from France, Japan, and the conterminous United States (lower 48 states).
Ecological Role
As a member of , this likely functions as a of (), contributing to natural of these pests.
Human Relevance
in this have potential or established use in programs targeting pests of agriculture and horticulture.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Managing Insect Pests of Texas Sunflowers - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Pachysomoides fulvus
- Bug Eric: September 2011
- reintroduction | Blog
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers