Diglyphus websteri
(Crawford, 1912)
Diglyphus websteri is a tiny in the Eulophidae. It belongs to a known for of leafmining insects. The has been documented in laboratory settings for parasitoid research.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diglyphus websteri: //dɪˈɡlɪfəs ˈwɛbstəri//
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Distribution
Canada (Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec)
Host Associations
- Leafminers - Diglyphus is known to parasitize leafmining flies (Agromyzidae); specific records for D. websteri are not documented in available sources
Ecological Role
As a member of Diglyphus, likely contributes to of leafmining insect
Human Relevance
Included in laboratory collections for research and education; referenced in University of California, Davis parasitoid programs
Similar Taxa
- Diglyphus beginiCongeneric with similar ecological role as leafminer ; D. begini is more widely studied in agricultural contexts
- Other EulophidaeTiny size and lifestyle shared with many eulophid ; identification requires examination of specific morphological characters