Rhytidothorax
Ashmead, 1900
Rhytidothorax is a of in the Encyrtidae, first described by Ashmead in 1900. The genus is part of the Encyrtinae within the superfamily Chalcidoidea. Like other encyrtids, members of this genus are presumed to be parasitoids, though specific associations and biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhytidothorax: /rɪˌtɪdəˈθɔraks/
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in Cuba (CU) and India (IN), though the likely has a broader range. The UCR Encyrtidae collection holds specimens of Rhytidothorax, suggesting additional unrecorded localities in collections worldwide.
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Taxonomic Status
Rhytidothorax is recognized as a valid in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with authority Ashmead, 1900. It is classified in the Encyrtinae.
Collection Holdings
The UCR Entomology Research Museum Encyrtidae collection includes specimens of Rhytidothorax, listed among 261 valid represented in this major world collection.
Data Limitations
No -level identifications are listed in the UCR collection database for this , and iNaturalist reports zero observations. Published biological and morphological information appears sparse.