Chalcedectus maculipennis
(Ashmead, 1896)
Chalcedectus maculipennis is a of chalcid in the Chalcedectidae, first described by Ashmead in 1896. The species name 'maculipennis' refers to spotted wings. It belongs to the superfamily Chalcidoidea, a large group of tiny wasps. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chalcedectus maculipennis: //ˌkælsəˈdɛktəs ˌmækjʊlɪˈpɛnɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from California, USA.
Similar Taxa
- ChalcedectusOther in this small are morphologically similar; identification requires examination of wing venation and antennal structure.