Platygaster rubi
(Ashmead, 1893)
Platygaster rubi is a of in the . The species was described by Ashmead in 1893. As a member of Platygaster, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of (), though specific associations for this species remain unverified in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platygaster rubi: /ˌplætɪˈɡæstər ˈruːbaɪ/
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Host Associations
- Cecidomyiidae - presumed Platygaster is known to parasitize , but specific records for P. rubi are not documented in available sources.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "rubi" likely refers to Rubus (blackberry/raspberry), suggesting an association with plants in this , possibly through that form on Rubus .