Arachnophaga ferruginea
Gahan, 1943
Arachnophaga ferruginea is a of chalcid in the Eupelmidae, described by Gahan in 1943. The Arachnophaga comprises wasps, with species known to attack spider . The specific epithet 'ferruginea' refers to a rusty or iron-colored appearance. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Florida and Virginia, United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arachnophaga ferruginea: /əˌɹækˈnɒfəɡə ˌfɛruˈdʒɪniə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida and Virginia, United States. GBIF distribution records confirm occurrence in these eastern U.S. states.
Host Associations
- Spider eggs - Arachnophaga is known to parasitize spider ; specific records for A. ferruginea are not documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a member of the Arachnophaga, this likely functions as a of spider , contributing to natural regulation of spider .
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in the Eupelmidae, a family of chalcid wasps within the superfamily Chalcidoidea. The name Arachnophaga (Greek: 'spider-eating') reflects the known of related .