Litus camptopterus
Novicky, 1953
Litus camptopterus is a of fairyfly in the Mymaridae, described by Novicky in 1953. It belongs to a characterized by reduced wing venation and small body size typical of this chalcidoid family. The species has been recorded from multiple regions including western North America and the Russian Far East. Like other mymarids, it is presumed to be an , though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Litus camptopterus: /ˈli.tus kæmpˈtɒp.tɪ.rəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from California and Georgia in the United States, Ontario in Canada, and the Primor'ye region in the Russian Far East (including Osh).
Similar Taxa
- Litus sutil Triapitsyn & Berezovskiy, 2004Congeneric with similar reduced wing ; distinguished by subtle differences in wing shape and body proportions described in the revision of the Litus.