Pediobius albipes
(Provancher, 1887)
Pediobius albipes is a of in the Eulophidae, first described by Provancher in 1887. The species is known from Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Like other members of the Pediobius, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific associations and biological details remain poorly documented. The specific epithet 'albipes' refers to white feet or legs, a common naming convention in this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediobius albipes: //ˌpɛd.iˈoʊ.bi.əs ˈæl.bɪˌpɛz//
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Distribution
Canada: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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