Torymus fagopirum

(Provancher, 1881)

Torymus fagopirum is a chalcid in the . The has been documented as a of -forming , including . 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 within nipple .

Ecological Role

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

Similar Taxa

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

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