Conura side
(Walker, 1843)
Conura side is a of first described by Walker in 1843. It is a that parasitizes Diadegma insulare, a wasp that attacks . The species belongs to the Chalcididae, a group of small parasitoid wasps characterized by enlarged hind . Distribution records indicate presence across multiple Canadian provinces.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conura side: //kəʊˈnjʊərə saɪdi//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Diet
of Diadegma insulare.
Host Associations
- Diadegma insulare - Conura side is a of this
Ecological Role
As a , this occupies the fourth , potentially influencing of both its immediate (Diadegma insulare) and the that Diadegma insulare parasitizes.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Francis Walker in 1843. The Conura is part of the tribe Chalcidini within the Chalcidinae.
Observations
iNaturalist records 55 observations for this , indicating it has been documented by citizen scientists, though identification of to level typically requires expert examination.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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