Pnigalio coloni
(Girault, 1917)
Pnigalio coloni is a of chalcid in the Eulophidae, first described by Girault in 1917. The Pnigalio comprises small wasps known to attack various insect . Members of this genus are typically associated with gall-forming or leaf-mining insects. The species is part of the diverse Eulophidae family, which contains thousands of species worldwide, many of which are important agents.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pnigalio coloni: /pniˈɡa.li.o ˈko.lo.ni/
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Taxonomic History
First described by Girault in 1917. The Pnigalio is classified within the Eulophinae of the Eulophidae. The specific epithet 'coloni' refers to a colonist or settler, though the etymological basis for this naming is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Matt Forister: Melissa Blue Butterfly and Colonization of Alfalfa | Bug Squad
- Why Timing Is Everything in Bumble Bee Colonies | Bug Squad
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Tom Seeley: 'Bees Are Superb Beekeepers' | Bug Squad
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