Sycophila mimosae
(Balduf, 1932)
Sycophila mimosae is a of chalcid in the Eurytomidae, first described by Balduf in 1932. Members of the Sycophila are associated with plant galls, where they typically act as or . The specific epithet "mimosae" suggests an association with plants in the genus Mimosa. Like other eurytomids, this species is likely small-bodied and understudied due to its minute size.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sycophila mimosae: /ˌsaɪkəˈfaɪlə maɪˈmoʊzi/
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Host Associations
- Mimosa - likely gall-associatedInferred from specific epithet; exact relationship unverified
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Taxonomic context
Sycophila mimosae was described by Balduf in 1932. The Sycophila is part of the diverse but taxonomically neglected Eurytomidae, which includes with varied feeding habits including plant-feeding, , and mixed strategies.