Zelomorpha arizonensis

Ashmead, 1900

Zelomorpha arizonensis is a of in the Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1900. The species is known from both Middle America and North America. Like other members of its , it is a hyperdiverse parasitoid wasp whose remains poorly documented. It was among 18 new species described from Área de Conservación Guanacaste, Rica, using a novel rapid taxonomic protocol combining mitochondrial sequences with lateral images.

Zelomorpha arizonensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Zelomorpha arizonensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Zelomorpha arizonensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zelomorpha arizonensis: /zɛloʊˈmɔrfə ˌɛrɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Middle America (present); North America (present). Specific locality records include Rica (Área de Conservación Guanacaste).

Ecological Role

As a braconid , Z. arizonensis functions as a , likely playing a role in stability and diversity through . Many related braconid parasitize larvae of commercially important pests, though specific host records for this species are not documented.

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