Apanteles diacrisiae
Risbec, 1951
Apanteles diacrisiae is a of braconid 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 caterpillars. Species in this genus are known to parasitize lepidopteran larvae, with many showing high specificity.
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 type material to confirm this synonymy.
Genus Context
The Apanteles has undergone extensive revision. A 2014 study of Apanteles sensu 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.