Copidosoma pyralidis

(Ashmead, 1888)

Copidosoma pyralidis is a of in the Encyrtidae, first described by Ashmead in 1888. Like other members of its , it is an endoparasitoid that develops inside insects. The species is documented from the eastern United States and Canada.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Copidosoma pyralidis: /kɒpɪˈdɒsəmə pɪˈrælɪdɪs/

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Identification

Specific diagnostic features for C. pyralidis are not documented in available sources. The Copidosoma is characterized by small size (typically 1-2 mm), reduced wing venation, and with 6-9 segments. -level identification within Copidosoma generally requires examination of male genitalia and other microscopic characters.

Distribution

Eastern United States (District of Columbia, Maryland) and Canada.

Similar Taxa

Copidosoma floridanumA congeneric with well-documented (up to 3,000 embryos per ) and soldier production. C. pyralidis has not been studied for these traits, and the extent to which it shares the extreme developmental characteristics of C. floridanum is unknown.

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Taxonomic note

Copidosoma pyralidis is listed in the UCR Encyrtidae holdings but without associated records or biological data. Most detailed biological research on the has focused on C. floridanum, leaving the natural history of C. pyralidis poorly characterized.