Coccobius fulvus
(Compere & Annecke, 1961)
Coccobius fulvus is a of parasitic wasp in the Aphelinidae, first described by Compere and Annecke in 1961. It belongs to a of chalcidoid wasps that are primarily of scale insects (Coccoidea). 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 Aphelinidae, this likely functions as a of scale insects (Coccoidea), contributing to natural of these plant pests.
Human Relevance
in this have potential or established use in programs targeting insect 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