Pseudophanerotoma thapsina
(Walley, 1951)
A small in the Cheloninae, originally described from Texas and recently recorded from French Guiana, representing a substantial range extension. The male was described for the first time in 2018. As a member of Phanerotomini, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of lepidopteran , though specific host records remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudophanerotoma thapsina: //ˌsuːdoʊˌfænəroʊˈtoʊmə ˈθæpsɪnə//
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Distribution
Texas, USA; French Guiana. The French Guiana record represents a considerable expansion beyond the previously known range.