Closterocerus damastes

Walker, 1847

Closterocerus damastes is a of chalcid in the Eulophidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1847. It belongs to the Entedoninae, a group of small wasps. The Closterocerus includes species that are primarily parasitoids of other insects. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada, specifically Ontario.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Closterocerus damastes: /klɒstəˈsɛrəs dəˈmæstiːz/

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Identification

Members of the Closterocerus can be distinguished from similar eulophid genera by features of the and wing venation. -level identification typically requires examination of microscopic characters including antennal segmentation, mesosomal , and genitalic structure. Specific diagnostic characters for C. damastes are not documented in the provided sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Canada: Ontario.

Ecological Role

As a member of Eulophidae, this likely functions as a , though specific relationships for C. damastes are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Closterocerus phenacapsia (Yoshimoto)Congeneric in the same , distinguished by specific antennal and wing characters described in original species descriptions.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Francis Walker in 1847, this has been maintained in the Closterocerus under Entedoninae. The genus is currently placed in Eulophidae within the superfamily Chalcidoidea.

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