Ericydnus

Haliday, 1832

Ericydnus is a of parasitic in the , Tetracneminae. The genus was established by Haliday in 1832 and includes formerly placed in Grandoriella. Members are known from the Palearctic region, with records from Europe and China. Species in this genus are , though specific associations remain incompletely documented. The genus is represented in major entomological collections, including the UCR Encyrtidae holdings.

Ericydnus maculipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Ericydnus maculipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Ericydnus maculipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Ericydnus: /ɛˈrɪkɪdnəs/

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Distribution

Palearctic region: Europe (including United Kingdom, where the was described), China (Beijing). Records also reported from the Canary Islands (Spain).

Similar Taxa

  • GrandoriellaSynonymized with Ericydnus; Grandoriella lamasi was transferred to Ericydnus lamasi

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