Encarsia lanceolata

Evans & Polaszek, 1997

Encarsia lanceolata is a of in the Aphelinidae, described by Evans and Polaszek in 1997. The Encarsia comprises minute chalcidoid wasps that parasitize whiteflies and other hemipteran . Species in this genus are extensively studied for their importance in programs targeting agricultural pests. E. lanceolata belongs to a genus noted for its extensive cryptic , making accurate identification dependent on detailed morphological or molecular analysis.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Encarsia lanceolata: /ɛnˈkɑːr.si.ə læn.si.oʊˈlɑː.tə/

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Florida, USA and Pará state, Brazil (BR-PA).

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Taxonomic Context

Encarsia lanceolata was described in 1997, placing it among the more recently described in a containing hundreds of species. The genus Encarsia has been subject to extensive revisionary due to its morphological conservatism and high cryptic diversity.

Research Significance

The Encarsia, including E. lanceolata, has been a focus of phylogenomic studies investigating and generic level diversity within Aphelinidae. Research on Encarsia has contributed to understanding how bacterial such as Cardinium and manipulate through mechanisms including .