Psilepyris californicus

Psilepyris californicus is a of in the Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). The Psilepyris is a small group within the Encyrtidae, a family known for their role as agents of scale insects and other hemipteran pests. The specific epithet 'californicus' indicates this species was described from California. Encyrtid wasps are typically minute, with most species under 5 mm in length, and are characterized by reduced wing venation and geniculate (elbowed) . Like other members of its family, P. californicus likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific associations remain undocumented in the provided sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psilepyris californicus: /saɪlɛˈpaɪrɪs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs/

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Distribution

California, United States

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Taxonomic Context

Psilepyris is listed among the valid in the Encyrtidae holdings of the University of California, Riverside Entomology Research Museum. The collection contains specimens of this genus, with P. californicus representing the type or a primary member of the genus in the western Nearctic region.

Collection Significance

The UCR Encyrtidae collection, which includes specimens of Psilepyris californicus, is one of the largest and most important collections of this globally, containing representatives of 261 valid and approximately 779 valid . Many specimens in this collection have associated records that have not yet been published in scientific literature.