Neochrysocharis arizonensis
(Crawford, 1913)
Neochrysocharis arizonensis is a of in the Eulophidae, first described by Crawford in 1913. As a member of the Neochrysocharis, it likely functions as a parasitoid of leaf-mining insects, though specific associations for this species remain undocumented in the provided sources. The species epithet suggests an Arizona type locality or primary distribution, consistent with many southwestern North American hymenopterans. No observations or ecological studies have been recorded for this species in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neochrysocharis arizonensis: /ˌniːoʊˌkrɪsoʊˈkærɪs ˌɛrɪˌzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
The name 'arizonensis' indicates Arizona as the type locality or primary range; however, specific distribution records beyond the are not documented in available sources. The Neochrysocharis has a global distribution with species recorded across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Ecological Role
As a member of Eulophidae, this likely functions as a , though specific relationships and ecological impacts are not documented. Eulophid generally contribute to of their hosts, which are typically leaf-mining insects or other small arthropods.
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Taxonomic note
The was transferred to the Neochrysocharis from its original placement; the basionym was described by Crawford in 1913. The genus Neochrysocharis is classified in the Entedoninae, a diverse group of small .
Data deficiency
This has zero observations recorded in iNaturalist and lacks a Wikipedia summary, indicating it is poorly documented in public-facing biodiversity databases. Original description details and subsequent taxonomic treatments are not available in the provided sources.