Zaischnopsis bouceki
Gibson, 2005
Zaischnopsis bouceki is a of parasitic wasp in the Eupelmidae, described by Gibson in 2005. The Zaischnopsis was established to accommodate species previously placed in related eupelmid genera, distinguished by specific morphological features of the mesosoma and wing venation. This species is part of the diverse Chalcidoidea superfamily, which contains numerous of other insects. The species epithet honors the Czech entomologist Zdeněk Bouček, who made substantial contributions to chalcidoid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zaischnopsis bouceki: /zaɪˈsnɒpsɪs baʊˈtʃɛki/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, and Georgia in the United States.
Ecological Role
As a member of Eupelmidae, likely functions as a , though specific for this have not been documented. Eupelmids generally parasitize concealed insect hosts including larvae, pupae, and other endopterygote insects.