Zarhopalus
Ashmead, 1900
Zarhopalus is a of encyrtid in the Tetracneminae, established by Ashmead in 1900. The genus comprises associated with mealybugs (Pseudococcidae). Zarhopalus debarri was described from the southeastern United States as a primary parasitoid of the loblolly pine mealybug, Oracella acuta. The genus is represented in the UCR Encyrtidae collection by multiple species including Z. corvinus, Z. inquisitor, Z. putophilus, and Z. sheldoni.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zarhopalus: //zəˈroʊpələs//
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Distribution
Southeastern United States (documented for Z. debarri); Canada: Alberta, Ontario, Québec (GBIF records).
Host Associations
- Oracella acuta (Lobdell) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) - primary Rearing source for Z. debarri Sun sp. nov.
Ecological Role
Primary of mealybugs (Pseudococcidae).