Adelius floridensis
Shimbori & Shaw, 2019
Adelius floridensis is a of in the Braconidae, described by Shimbori and Shaw in 2019. The Adelius comprises small braconid wasps that are parasitoids of lepidopteran larvae. Species in this genus are generally poorly known, with limited published information on their and distribution. The specific epithet "floridensis" indicates a connection to Florida, though the precise type locality and associations for this species remain undocumented in readily accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adelius floridensis: /əˈdiːliəs ˌflɒrɪˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
The specific epithet suggests association with Florida, USA, though precise distribution records are not available in accessible sources.
Ecological Role
As a member of Braconidae, this likely functions as a of other insects, contributing to natural of its .
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Nomenclatural note
The name "Adelius floridensis" was validly published by Shimbori & Shaw in 2019. This should not be confused with the unpublished name "Apiomerus floridensis" proposed by Szerlip in a 1980 Ph.D. dissertation for an assassin bug , which remains nomenclaturally unavailable under ICZN Article 8 because dissertations do not constitute valid publication.