Neochrysocharis epimeralis

Hansson, 1995

Neochrysocharis epimeralis is a small in the , described by Christer Hansson in 1995. The belongs to a known for parasitizing leaf-mining , particularly . It has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neochrysocharis epimeralis: //niː.oʊˌkrɪsoʊˌkɛərɪs ɛˌpaɪməˈrælɪs//

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Identification

Distinguished from by details of the mesosoma, particularly the structure that gives the its name. As with many , identification requires examination of microscopic characters including segmentation, notauli , and patterns.

Distribution

United States: Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

Similar Taxa

  • Neochrysocharis formosaWidespread congeneric of ; distinguished by differences in thoracic structure and coloration patterns
  • Other Neochrysocharis speciesApproximately 30 described in ; require detailed morphological examination for separation, particularly of female and propodeum structure

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