Pristepyris fraternus
Pristepyris fraternus is a of in the Bethylidae. Members of this family are generally small, compact wasps that parasitize the larvae of various insects. The Pristepyris is distinguished from related genera by specific morphological features of the and . Little is known about the specific of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pristepyris fraternus: /ˌprɪstɛˈpaɪrɪs frəˈtɜrnəs/
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Identification
Pristepyris fraternus can be distinguished from other Bethylidae by characteristics of the Pristepyris, which includes a short, broad with reduced in females and specific antennal segment proportions. Separation from requires examination of detailed morphological features such as mandibular structure and propodeal .
Similar Taxa
- Other Pristepyris speciesCongeneric share general body plan and require detailed morphological examination for separation; P. fraternus has been distinguished based on specific structural characters of the and mesosoma.
- Epyris and related bethylid generaThese share the compact body form and reduced wing venation typical of Bethylidae; Pristepyris is separated by antennal structure and .