Tenuipetiolus ruber
Bugbee, 1951
Tenuipetiolus ruber is a of chalcid in the Eurytomidae, first described by Bugbee in 1951. The species is characterized by its slender petiole, as indicated by the name. It is known from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other eurytomids, it is likely associated with plant tissues or other insects, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tenuipetiolus ruber: /ˌtɛ.nwiˌpɛ.tiˈo.lus ˈruː.bɛr/
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Identification
The name Tenuipetiolus refers to the slender or thin petiole (the narrow waist connecting and ), which distinguishes members of this genus from related eurytomids with thicker petioles. Specific diagnostic features for T. ruber are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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