Loxaulus maculipennis
Loxaulus maculipennis is a of parasitic wasp in the Encyrtidae, a group of chalcid wasps widely used in programs. The species is documented in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Encyrtidae collection, one of the largest and most important collections of this family globally. Like other encyrtids, it is likely a of scale insects or other hemipteran pests, though specific records for this species are not detailed in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loxaulus maculipennis: /lɒkˈsaʊləs ˌmækjʊlɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Ecological Role
As a member of Encyrtidae, this likely functions as a , contributing to natural of potential pest . The UCR collection contains voucher specimens from biological control projects conducted by California entomologists, suggesting the species has been utilized or studied for biocontrol applications.
Human Relevance
Documented in the UCR Encyrtidae collection, which serves as a critical resource for research. The collection includes voucher specimens from California biocontrol projects, though specific applications of L. maculipennis are not detailed in available sources.
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Collection History
Specimens of Loxaulus maculipennis are held in the UCR Entomology Research Museum's Encyrtidae collection, which contains representatives of 261 valid and 779 valid . The collection was reorganized and curated by S. Triapitsyn in 1997-2000, following initial sorting work by J. Noyes.
Research Context
The UCR Encyrtidae collection includes numerous voucher specimens from projects, many with unpublished records. The collection was started by P.H. Timberlake and expanded through contributions by H. Compere, G. Gordh, J. LaSalle, J. Woolley, and others.