Aleiodes molestus
(Cresson, 1872)
Aleiodes molestus is a of braconid first described by Cresson in 1872. Like other members of the Aleiodes, this species is a koinobiont endoparasitoid that develops inside caterpillar . The species belongs to a diverse group of 'mummy-making' wasps that induce characteristic behavioral and physical changes in their hosts. Very few specific details about A. molestus have been published in readily accessible sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleiodes molestus: /æˈlaɪəˌdiːz moʊˈlɛstəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
More Details
Taxonomic clarification
The provided context sources primarily discuss Culex pipiens form molestus, a subterranean mosquito, and Aleiodes shakirae, a named after Shakira. Neither source contains specific information about Aleiodes molestus. The is valid per Catalogue of Life and GBIF but lacks detailed biological documentation in the provided materials.