Eurytoma gigantea
Walsh, 1870
Eurytoma gigantea is a in the Eurytomidae. It is known to parasitize the tephritid gallmaker Eurosta solidaginis, which forms galls on goldenrod (Solidago). The has been studied for the relationship between gall size and oviposition success, with field observations showing higher rates in smaller galls.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eurytoma gigantea: //ˌjʊrɪˈtoʊmə dʒɪˈɡæntiə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Indiana.
Host Associations
- Eurosta solidaginis - primary tephritid gallmaker that forms galls on goldenrod
- Solidago - indirect plant of gallmaker
Behavior
Spends considerable time probing galls that are too large to penetrate, reducing foraging when large galls are abundant.
Ecological Role
that may regulate of its gall-forming .