Macrorileya
Ashmead, 1900
Macrorileya is a of in the , established by Ashmead in 1900. Members of this genus are small wasps, part of the diverse Eurytominae . The genus is rarely encountered in collections and poorly documented in biological literature. -level remains unresolved for many members.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrorileya: /ˌmækrəʊrɪˈleɪə/
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Taxonomic notes
The Macrorileya was erected by William Harris Ashmead in 1900 within . It belongs to the Eurytominae, a group characterized by often bodies and reduced . The genus name derives from Greek 'makros' (large) combined with the genus Rileya, suggesting relatively large size compared to that genus.
Data availability
As of 2024, Macrorileya has minimal representation in public databases: 11 observations on iNaturalist, no Wikipedia entry, and no -level pages in major taxonomic repositories. This scarcity reflects both genuine rarity and undercollection due to small size and specialized associations.