Macrocentrus pyraustae
Viereck, 1917
Macrocentrus pyraustae is a of in the Braconidae, described by Viereck in 1917. The species epithet 'pyraustae' indicates an association with in the family Crambidae (formerly Pyralidae), specifically the Ostrinia. It is a specialized parasitoid whose larvae develop within caterpillars.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrocentrus pyraustae: /ˌmækroʊˈsɛntrəs pɪˈraʊsti/
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Host Associations
- Ostrinia nubilalis - European corn borer; larvae parasitized by M. pyraustae
Similar Taxa
- Macrocentrus grandiiAlso parasitizes Ostrinia nubilalis; M. pyraustae distinguished by morphological differences in wing venation and ovipositor structure as described by Viereck (1917)
- Macrocentrus cingulumFormerly considered or closely related; M. pyraustae is a distinct with different range and geographic distribution