Parahormius
Nixon, 1940
Parahormius is a of in the Hormiinae of Braconidae. Members are known to attack pupal stages of Lyonetiidae (Lepidoptera). The genus was established by Nixon in 1940 and contains distributed across India, the Palearctic region, and the Russian Far East.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parahormius: /ˌpærəˈhɔːrmiəs/
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Identification
As a in Hormiinae, Parahormius can be distinguished from related braconid genera by features of the including reduced wing venation and specific antennal characteristics; however, precise diagnostic traits for this genus versus other Hormiinae require examination of detailed morphological characters not available in the source material.
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Distribution
India; Palearctic region; Russian Far East.
Host Associations
- Lyonetiidae - pupal Parasitic on pupae
Ecological Role
of lepidopteran pupae, contributing to natural of Lyonetiidae .
Similar Taxa
- Other Hormiinae generaSimilar reduced wing venation and body plan; distinguished by specific morphological characters of , ovipositor, and wing details requiring expert examination.
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Taxonomic note
The was established by Nixon in 1940. A new from India was described in 2021, expanding known distribution and records for the genus.