Cosmocomoidea ashmeadi
(Girault, 1915)
Cosmocomoidea ashmeadi is a of in the , described by Girault in 1915. The Cosmocomoidea was established to accommodate species previously placed in other mymarid genera. Members of this genus are , typically attacking eggs of . The species is part of a group of minute that are important agents in various agricultural systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cosmocomoidea ashmeadi: /kˌɒzməkoʊmɔɪˈdiːə æʃˈmiːdaɪ/
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Diet
; has been observed attacking eggs of , including and .
Host Associations
- Hemiptera - Specific records for C. ashmeadi are limited; congeneric attack of various including and .
Ecological Role
agent; contributes to regulation of through .
Human Relevance
Potential value in programs targeting pest and in agricultural systems, though specific applications for C. ashmeadi have not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- CosmocomoideaOther in the Cosmocomoidea share similar and biology as of ; identification to species level requires examination of microscopic characters.
- AnagrusBoth are with similar size and general habitus; Cosmocomoidea differs in and antennal structure.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described in a different and later transferred to Cosmocomoidea following revisionary work on the . The genus was reviewed by Triapitsyn and colleagues in their work on Chinese Mymaridae.
Research Context
The is included in the Research Museum collections at University of California, Riverside, and has been referenced in taxonomic studies of , particularly in the context of faunistic surveys and research on of .