Pentelicus

Howard, 1895

Pentelicus is a of parasitic in the Encyrtidae, Encyrtinae. The genus was established by Howard in 1895. in this genus are , though specific associations remain poorly documented in available literature. The genus is represented in museum collections including the UCR Encyrtidae collection, which holds specimens of Pentelicus aldrichi and additional undetermined Pentelicus species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pentelicus: /pɛnˈtɛlɪkəs/

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Distribution

Records indicate occurrence in China (CN), India (IN), and Panama (PA). The has been documented in the UCR Encyrtidae collection from specimens collected in multiple countries.

Ecological Role

As members of Encyrtidae, in this function as , contributing to of their .

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