Anteon osborni
(Fenton, 1918)
Anteon osborni is a of dryinid in the Dryinidae, Anteoninae. First described by Fenton in 1918, this species belongs to a of wasps known for their distinctive forelegs used to capture and hold prey. Dryinid wasps are solitary parasitoids that primarily target Hemiptera, particularly leafhoppers and planthoppers. The genus Anteon is one of the most diverse within Dryinidae, with species distributed across multiple continents.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anteon osborni: //ænˈtiː.ɒn ˈɒz.bɔːrn.aɪ//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- A new species of Xenorhipus from Baja California | Beetles In The Bush
- Extreme sexual dimorphism in Buprestidae: Xenorhipis hidalgoensis | Beetles In The Bush