Torymus fagopirum

(Provancher, 1881)

Torymus fagopirum is a chalcid in the Torymidae. The has been documented as a of gall-forming insects, including psyllids. It is known from multiple provinces across Canada. Torymus species in general are associated with galls, where they develop as parasitoids of the gall inducers.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Torymus fagopirum: //ˈtɔːrɪməs fəˈɡɒpɪrəm//

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Distribution

Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Ontario in Canada.

Host Associations

Pachypsylla celtidismama - Has been observed parasitizing hackberry nymphs within nipple galls.

Ecological Role

of gall-forming insects. The larval feed on nymphs within galls and emerge by chewing exit holes.

Similar Taxa

Torymus californicusAlso a of gall-forming insects; distinguished by geographic distribution and associations.
Psyllaephagus spp.Encyrtid that also parasitize nymphs in galls; distinguished by -level characters and likely morphological differences.