Closterocerus utahensis
Crawford, 1912
Closterocerus utahensis is a of in the Eulophidae, first described by Crawford in 1912. The species epithet "utahensis" suggests a type locality or association with Utah, though published distribution records indicate occurrence across multiple U.S. states including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Maryland. As a member of the Closterocerus, it belongs to a group of small chalcid wasps that are typically parasitoids of other insects, particularly gall-forming or leaf-mining insects. The species is documented in museum collections including the UCR Entomology Research Museum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Closterocerus utahensis: //klɒstəˈsɛrəs juːtəˈhɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Documented from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Maryland based on distribution records. The epithet "utahensis" indicates the was likely collected in Utah.
Ecological Role
As a member of Eulophidae, Closterocerus utahensis likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to of potential pest . Eulophid in the Closterocerus have been associated with of gall-forming insects and leaf miners.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet "utahensis" is a Latinized adjective referring to the U.S. state of Utah, indicating the probable type locality where the was collected.
Taxonomic History
First described by J.C. Crawford in 1912. The has been maintained in the Closterocerus without recorded synonymy.
Museum Records
Specimens are held in the UCR Entomology Research Museum (University of California, Riverside), which maintains primary for this and related .