Cosmocomoidea capitata
(Gahan, 1932)
Cosmocomoidea capitata is a of fairyfly in the Mymaridae, described by Gahan in 1932. Fairyflies (Mymaridae) are among the smallest insects known, with many species measuring less than 1 mm in length. Members of this family are , typically attacking the of other insects. The Cosmocomoidea contains species that have been associated with of pest insects, though specific details for C. capitata remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cosmocomoidea capitata: //ˌkɒzməˌkoʊmɔɪˈdiːə kəˈpɪtətə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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