Ceranisus americensis
(Girault, 1917)
Ceranisus americensis is a Nearctic of in the Eulophidae. It is one of several thrips-attacking species placed in the Ceranisus. The species was described from North America and has been recorded from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus, it is a parasitoid of thrips (Thysanoptera).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceranisus americensis: //sɛˈræ.nɪ.səs əˌmɛr.ɪˈsɛn.sɪs//
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Identification
Ceranisus americensis can be distinguished from other Nearctic Ceranisus by a combination of morphological characters. The male was described by Triapitsyn and Headrick (1996), who noted that males of C. americensis differ from C. menes and C. vinctus in genitalia structure and other features. Accurate identification requires examination of microscopic characters and reference to the original description or taxonomic revisions.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario) and the United States. The GBIF record for Belgium is flagged as doubtful.
Host Associations
- Thysanoptera - Ceranisus are of thrips
Similar Taxa
- Ceranisus menesSimilar Nearctic thrips ; distinguished by male genitalia and other morphological characters
- Ceranisus vinctusSimilar Nearctic thrips ; distinguished by male genitalia and other morphological characters
- Ceranisus femoratusAnother Nearctic in the same attacking thrips