Pediobius alcaeus
(Walker, 1839)
Pediobius alcaeus is a of in the Eulophidae, first described by Walker in 1839. It belongs to a known for of agricultural pests. The species has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other Pediobius species, it likely functions as a parasitoid of insect , though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediobius alcaeus: //ˌpiːdiˈoʊbiəs ælˈsiːəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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