Eprhopalotus
Girault, 1916
Species Guides
1Eprhopalotus is a of small in the Eulophidae, first described by Girault in 1916. The genus comprises five described , all named by Hansson in 2004 except for the type species E. purpureithorax. These wasps occur from Rica and Mexico north to Texas. The synonym Aabacharis has been applied specifically to E. hansoni, resulting in dual for that species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eprhopalotus: /ɛpɹoʊpəˈloʊtəs/
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Identification
Eprhopalotus can be distinguished from other Nearctic eulophid using the key provided by the Universal Chalcidoidea Database and associated taxonomic resources. Specific diagnostic characters for the genus are not detailed in available sources. Species-level identification requires examination of and reference to Hansson's 2004 descriptions.
Distribution
Rica, Mexico, and Texas (USA). Distribution varies among the five constituent .
Ecological Role
As members of Eulophidae, in this are presumed to function as , though specific relationships have not been documented in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eulophidae generaEprhopalotus requires differentiation from other Nearctic eulophid using specialized taxonomic keys; specific similar genera are not named in available sources.
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Taxonomic synonymy
Aabacharis is a synonym of Eprhopalotus, but has been used specifically when referring to E. hansoni. This has resulted in the being cited as both Aabacharis hansoni and Eprhopalotus hansoni in literature.
Species inventory
The contains five described : E. canaliculat, E. cordylatus, E. crinitus, and E. hansoni (all described by Hansson, 2004), plus the type species E. purpureithorax (Girault, 1916).