Macrocentrus pyraustae

Viereck, 1917

Macrocentrus pyraustae is a of in the , described by Viereck in 1917. The species epithet 'pyraustae' indicates an association with in the family Crambidae (formerly ), specifically the Ostrinia. It is a specialized parasitoid whose develop within .

Macrocentrus pyraustae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Macrocentrus pyraustae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Macrocentrus pyraustae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Macrocentrus pyraustae: /ˌmækroʊˈsɛntrəs pɪˈraʊsti/

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  • Macrocentrus grandiiAlso parasitizes ; M. pyraustae distinguished by morphological differences in and structure as described by Viereck (1917)
  • Macrocentrus cingulumFormerly considered or closely related; M. pyraustae is a distinct with different range and geographic distribution

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