Coccophagus

Coccophagus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccophagus: /kɒkˈkɒfəɡəs/

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Images

Coccophagus malthusi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Coccophagus malthusi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Coccophagus malthusi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Coccophagus malthusi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Coccophagus flavoscutellum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Coccophagus flavoscutellum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Coccophagus is a large genus of chalcid wasps belonging to the family Aphelinidae, with around 260 species worldwide. They are particularly important in biocontrol as parasitoids of soft-scale insects, such as Coccus hesperidum and Saissetia coffeae.

Distribution

worldwide

Diet

parasitoid of soft scales

Ecosystem Role

Used as biocontrol against several species of soft scales

Tags

  • Coccophagus
  • Hymenoptera
  • biocontrol
  • Aphelinidae
  • chalcid wasps