Coccophagus
Westwood, 1833
Coccophagus is a large of chalcid in the , established by Westwood in 1833. Members are primarily associated with (), playing significant roles in programs. The genus is taxonomically well-established within the Coccophaginae and tribe Coccophagini. in this genus have been documented from multiple continents including North America, Asia, and South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coccophagus: /kɒkˈkɒfəɡəs/
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Distribution
Documented from California (USA), Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Manipur (India). The has a broad geographic range with records from multiple continents.
Host Associations
- Toumeyella pini - Documented of Striped Pine on Loblolly Pine in Georgia
- Coccoidea - General association with as primary
Ecological Role
of (). Contributes to natural of scale insect in forest and agricultural .
Human Relevance
Used in programs targeting pest . Coccophagus help manage economically damaging on ornamental and plants, including pine species.
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Taxonomic Position
of the Coccophaginae and tribe Coccophagini. The genus name is derived from Greek 'kokkos' (berry/) and 'phagos' (eating), reflecting its ecological role.
Collection Holdings
Specimens of Coccophagus gonzalezi are held in the Research Museum at University of California, Riverside (UCRC ENT 54597).