Zagrammosoma flavolineatum
Crawford, 1913
Zagrammosoma flavolineatum is a of chalcid in the Eulophidae, first described by Crawford in 1913. A revision of the Zagrammosoma synonymized Zagrammosoma mirum under this species. It is one of 26 recognized species in a genus characterized by distinctive striped or 'tattooed' color patterns. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in western North America and Hawaii.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zagrammosoma flavolineatum: /ˌzaɡræmoʊˈsoʊmə ˌflævoʊˌlɪniˈeɪtəm/
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Identification
As a member of Zagrammosoma, likely exhibits the -diagnostic pattern of pale stripes or lines on a dark body (the 'tattooed' appearance referenced in the genus revision). Specific diagnostic features for Z. flavolineatum relative to would require examination against the key provided in the revision by Perry et al. (2021).
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Distribution
Recorded from California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Washington in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Zagrammosoma interlineatumFormerly synonymized now elevated to valid status; both share striped coloration patterns and western North American distribution, requiring careful morphological comparison to distinguish.
- Other Zagrammosoma speciesAll 26 in the share the characteristic 'tattooed' striped pattern; identification to species level requires use of the diagnostic key in Perry et al. (2021).
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Taxonomic history
Zagrammosoma mirum Girault was synonymized under Z. flavolineatum by Perry et al. (2021) as part of a comprehensive revision of the . The was included in a molecular phylogenetic analysis using 28S, ITS2, and COI markers, supporting the monophyly of Zagrammosoma.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'flavolineatum' derives from Latin 'flavo-' (yellow) and 'lineatum' (lined/striped), referring to the pale longitudinal stripes characteristic of the .