Eurytoma hecale
Walker, 1843
Eurytoma hecale is a of chalcid in the . The species was described by Walker in 1843. As a member of the Eurytoma, it is likely a or seed-feeding wasp, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The genus Eurytoma contains numerous species associated with , seeds, and other as .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eurytoma hecale: //ˌjuːrɪˈtoʊmə ˈhɛkəˌleɪ//
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Identification
Eurytoma hecale can be distinguished from other Eurytoma by morphological features typical of the , including a body, reduced , and with a distinct . Specific diagnostic characters for this species require examination of and detailed morphological study. The species lacks the sound-producing structures found in some related .
Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and New York in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- EurytomaOther in the Eurytoma share similar general and strategies; specific identification requires detailed examination of morphological characters.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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