Apanteles diacrisiae
Risbec, 1951
Apanteles diacrisiae is a of described by Risbec in 1951. According to GBIF and Catalogue of Life records, this name is currently treated as a synonym of Apanteles bambeytriplus. The Apanteles belongs to the Microgastrinae, a diverse group of small wasps (typically 1-5 mm) that are among the most common parasitoids recovered from . Species in this genus are known to parasitize lepidopteran , with many showing high .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apanteles diacrisiae: //əˌpænˈtiːliːz dˌaɪəˈkrɪsi.iː//
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Host Associations
- Lepidoptera larvae - Based on -level traits; specific records for A. diacrisiae not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life and GBIF both list Apanteles diacrisiae as a synonym of Apanteles bambeytriplus. The original description by Risbec (1951) requires verification against material to confirm this synonymy.
Genus Context
The Apanteles has undergone extensive revision. A 2014 study of Apanteles stricto from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Rica alone described 186 new , demonstrating that diversity in this genus has been severely underestimated. Many Apanteles species remain undescribed, particularly in tropical regions.