Phasgonophora algerti
(Burks, 1959)
Phasgonophora algerti is a of in the Chalcididae. It belongs to the Phasgonophorinae, a group of chalcidid wasps that includes species associated with wood-boring beetles. The Phasgonophora contains native North American parasitoids that attack various wood-boring larvae in trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phasgonophora algerti: /fæzˌgɒnəˈfɔːrə ælˈdʒɜrti/
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Ecological Role
Native that contributes to of wood-boring beetles in North American forests.
Similar Taxa
- Phasgonophora sulcataClosely related congeneric that also parasitizes wood-boring beetles; P. sulcata has been studied for its role in emerald ash borer and shows negative association with high ash , whereas P. algerti's specific ecological responses remain uncharacterized.