Ormyrus venustus

Hanson, 1992

Ormyrus venustus is a of in the Ormyridae, described by Hanson in 1992. Like other members of the Ormyrus, it is a parasitoid of gall-forming insects. The genus Ormyrus has been the subject of recent research revealing extensive cryptic , with morphologically identical often representing multiple genetically distinct species. O. venustus is known from scattered records across the United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Ormyrus venustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Ormyrus venustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Ormyrus venustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ormyrus venustus: /ˈɔr.mɪ.rʊs vɛˈnʊs.təs/

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Distribution

Arizona; California; Colorado; Maryland; Massachusetts

Ecological Role

of gall-forming insects; likely contributes to of gall-forming herbivores in oak and other plant .

Similar Taxa

  • Ormyrus labotusHistorically considered a widespread with over 65 , but recent genetic studies indicate it comprises at least 16 cryptic species. O. venustus may be confused with members of this complex without genetic analysis.
  • Other Ormyrus speciesThe exhibits extensive cryptic diversity with many morphologically identical but genetically and ecologically distinct, requiring molecular or detailed ecological data for reliable identification.

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