Pediobius aphidiphagus
(Ashmead, 1887)
Pediobius aphidiphagus is a in the Eulophidae, first described by Ashmead in 1887. The epithet 'aphidiphagus' indicates its association with . It belongs to a of chalcid wasps that are predominantly parasitoids of various insect hosts. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada across multiple provinces including British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. The species is part of a taxonomic group that includes economically important biocontrol agents, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediobius aphidiphagus: /ˌpɛd.iˈoʊ.bi.əs ˌæfɪˈdɪfəɡəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada: British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bad lady beetles: Mexican bean beetles, Epilachna varivestis — Bug of the Week
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- Lady beetles with a taste for beans: Mexican bean beetles, Epilachna varivestis — Bug of the Week
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