Ectromatopsis americana
(Howard, 1898)
Ectromatopsis americana is a of parasitic wasp in the Encyrtidae, a large and diverse family within the superfamily Chalcidoidea. The species was described by Howard in 1898. As with other encyrtid , it is presumed to be a , though specific associations and biological details remain poorly documented in published literature. The Ectromatopsis is relatively obscure, with limited species-level information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectromatopsis americana: /ɛk.troʊ.məˈtoʊ.pɪs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (British Columbia) and Mexico.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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