Chrysocharis oscinidis
Ashmead, 1888
Chrysocharis oscinidis is a small in the Eulophidae. It has been documented as a agent of the leaf-mining fly Liriomyza trifolii on bean plants. The occurs across western North America from Alaska to California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysocharis oscinidis: /ˌkɹɪsəˈkɛərɪs ˌɒsɪˈnaɪdɪs/
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Habitat
Agricultural settings with bean plants (Phaseolus spp.), where its leaf-mining fly develops.
Distribution
Recorded from Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, and California.
Host Associations
- Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) - leaf-mining fly; develops on this in bean agroecosystems
Ecological Role
that contributes to of leaf-mining flies in agricultural systems. Has been studied as a potential agent.
Human Relevance
Investigated for of Liriomyza trifolii, an economically significant pest of bean and other crops.
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Research Context
The has been studied in tritrophic interaction experiments examining how leaf nitrogen levels in bean plants affect the herbivore Liriomyza trifolii and its C. oscinidis.