Metanotalia maderensis
(Walker, 1872)
Metanotalia maderensis is a of in the , originally described by Walker in 1872 as Ectroma maderense. It is to the Madeira archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Metanotalia is a small group within the Encyrtidae, a family known for their role as parasitoids of and other pests. Specimens of this species are held in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Encyrtidae collection, one of the largest collections of this family globally.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metanotalia maderensis: /ˌmɛtənoʊˈtæliə ˌmædəˈrɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
to the Madeira archipelago, Portugal. Documented occurrence records include Madeira Island and Desertas Islands.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Ectroma maderense by Walker in 1872, later transferred to the Metanotalia. The is represented in the UCR collection, which contains voucher specimens from projects.
Collection Significance
Specimens of Metanotalia maderensis are present in the UCR collection, a major repository for Encyrtidae containing approximately 779 valid and 8,000 slides.