Aleiodes texanus
Cresson, 1869
Aleiodes texanus is a of in the , first described by Cresson in 1869. Like other members of the Aleiodes, it is a that develops inside , eventually killing and mummifying them. The species is known from limited records, with at least one observation documented on iNaturalist. The genus Aleiodes has been extensively studied in tropical regions, with many new species described from Ecuador and other Neotropical areas, though A. texanus appears to be a more temperate North species based on its original description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aleiodes texanus: /æˈlaɪ.oʊdiːz tɛkˈseɪnəs/
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