Lyrcus nigroaeneus

(Ashmead, 1894)

Lyrcus nigroaeneus is a parasitic wasp in the Pteromalidae, originally described by Ashmead in 1894. It was transferred from the Zatropis to Lyrcus in 2013 as part of a comprehensive taxonomic revision that redefined the boundaries of several related pteromalid genera. The name 'nigroaeneus' refers to its black-bronze coloration. No specific biological data have been published for this species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lyrcus nigroaeneus: //ˈlɪrkəs nɪɡroʊəˈniːəs//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Lyrcus by the combination of morphological features defining the Lyrcus as revised in 2013, including characteristics of the , mesosoma, and metasoma that separate it from the related genera Catolaccus, Eurydinoteloides, Jaliscoa, and Trimeromicrus. Specific diagnostic features for L. nigroaeneus relative to require examination of .

Distribution

Original description based on North American material (1894); precise geographic range undetermined from published sources.

Similar Taxa

Catolaccus spp.Historically confused with Lyrcus; distinguished by revised morphological criteria including antennal structure and mesosomal features established in 2013 revision
Zatropis spp.Former placement; L. nigroaeneus transferred from Zatropis based on morphological reanalysis showing it belongs in Lyrcus

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Zatropis nigroaeneus Ashmead, 1894. Transferred to Lyrcus as L. nigroaeneus (Ashmead, 1894) n. comb. by Gibson in 2013. The transfer was part of a major revision that synonymized Neocylus under Lyrcus and redefined generic limits of multiple Pteromalinae .