Agathirsia testacea
Muesebeck, 1927
Agathirsia testacea is a of in the Braconidae, described by Muesebeck in 1927. The Agathirsia is a member of the braconid Agathidinae, which are koinobiont endoparasitoids of lepidopteran larvae. The specific epithet 'testacea' refers to the shell-like or testaceous (brownish-yellow) coloration typical of many species in this group. Records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agathirsia testacea: /ˌæɡəˈθɜːrsiə tɛsˈteɪʃə/
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Distribution
Middle America and North America
Ecological Role
Koinobiont endoparasitoid of lepidopteran larvae, based on Agathidinae characteristics
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Taxonomic note
Agathirsia is a within the Agathidinae, a group of braconid wasps characterized by their lifestyle on caterpillars. The was described by C.F.W. Muesebeck, a prominent American hymenopterist who described numerous braconid in the early 20th century.