Parablastothrix
Mercet, 1917
Species Guides
1Parablastothrix is a of parasitic in the Encyrtidae, established by Mercet in 1917. in this genus are known to parasitize leaf-mining Lepidoptera. The genus includes at least two described species: P. nearctica from the USA and P. ninelpetrovae from Mexico. These wasps are part of the diverse Encyrtidae family, which contains numerous agents used in agricultural pest management.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parablastothrix: /ˌpærəˌblæstɒˈθrɪks/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico, USA, Georgia, Grenadines, and China (CN).
Host Associations
- leaf-mining Lepidoptera - Explicitly stated association; specific host not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- BlastothrixSimilar name and both belong to Encyrtidae; Parablastothrix distinguished by specific morphological features and associations with leaf-mining Lepidoptera rather than scale insects.