Eurytoma gigantea
Walsh, 1870
Eurytoma gigantea is a in the . It is known to parasitize the gallmaker Eurosta solidaginis, which forms on goldenrod (Solidago). The has been studied for the relationship between gall size and 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 gallmaker that forms on goldenrod
- Solidago - indirect of gallmaker
Behavior
Spends considerable time probing that are too large to penetrate, reducing foraging when large galls are abundant.
Ecological Role
that may regulate of its -forming .