Perilampus chrysopae
Crawford, 1914
Perilampus chrysopae is a of hyperparasitic in the , described by Crawford in 1914. The species name 'chrysopae' indicates an association with (), which serve as . Like other perilampids, it exhibits a complex involving -laying and mobile that actively seek hosts. The species is documented from multiple provinces across Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perilampus chrysopae: /ˌpɛrɪˈlæmpəs ˌkraɪsəˈpiː/
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Distribution
Canada: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Diet
Hyperparasitic; feed on within larvae ().
Host Associations
- Chrysopidae - primary (secondary host in hyperparasitic chain) epithet 'chrysopae' directly indicates association
Life Cycle
Females on vegetation and other surfaces. Hatched are mobile and use to attach to passing . Successful planidia penetrate secondary , locate host within, and enter it. The larva waits until the primary host pupates, then exits and feeds externally as a -like larva through two to three before pupating inside the host or .
Behavior
exhibit active -seeking , attaching to moving objects with . This reproductive strategy results in high mortality but enables exploitation of hosts that are difficult to locate directly.
Ecological Role
that regulates of , potentially influencing efficacy of and their .
Similar Taxa
- Chrysididae (cuckoo wasps)Similar small size, metallic coloration, and association with colonies and ; distinguished by oval or rounded without sharp corners versus triangular or inverted pyramid-shaped abdomen in
- Other Perilampus speciesShare hyperparasitic and -laying strategy; specific associations and subtle morphological differences separate
More Details
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'chrysopae' is a Latinized genitive form indicating the () association that characterizes this .