Perilampus regalis

Smulyan, 1936

Perilampus regalis is a of chalcidoid in the Perilampidae, described by Smulyan in 1936. Members of this family are known as hyperparasitoids, typically attacking larvae within their . The species has been recorded from scattered localities in the United States including Arizona, Missouri, and North Carolina. Like other perilampids, it likely exhibits the distinctive pupal habitus characteristic of the .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perilampus regalis: //ˌpɛrɪˈlæmpəs rɪˈɡeɪlɪs//

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Distribution

Documented from Arizona, Missouri, and North Carolina in the United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only a single observation reported in iNaturalist as of current data.

Ecological Role

As a member of Perilampidae, this likely functions as a hyperparasitoid in , attacking primary that develop within herbivorous insect . This positions it at the fourth in parasitoid .

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Taxonomic Note

The Perilampus is distinguished from related chalcidoid by several morphological features including a distinct pupal habitus and reduced wing venation. Perilampus regalis was described by Smulyan in 1936, but detailed morphological descriptions and biological studies remain limited.

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