Chrysocharis laomedon

(Walker, 1839)

Chrysocharis laomedon is a small in the Eulophidae. It develops as an endoparasitoid within the larvae of leaf-mining , specifically Phyllonorycter issikii. The has been documented in multiple Canadian provinces. Its stages—, larval instars, and pupa—have been described morphologically.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysocharis laomedon: /ˌkrɪ.soʊˈkɛər.ɪs ˌleɪ.oʊˈmiː.dɔn/

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Distribution

Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Host Associations

  • Phyllonorycter issikii - Larval endoparasitoid; develops inside larva

Life Cycle

, larval instars, and pupal stages occur within the . Larval development is endoparasitic, taking place inside the body of Phyllonorycter issikii larvae.

Ecological Role

Acts as a agent of Phyllonorycter issikii, a leaf-mining .

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