Macroteleia
Westwood, 1835
Species Guides
1Macroteleia is a of in the Scelionidae (historically placed in Platygastridae). The genus contains more than 140 described worldwide. Species in this genus are believed to be parasitoids of of longhorned grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). A 2013 revision of Chinese Macroteleia recognized 17 species in that region, including 7 newly described species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macroteleia: //ˌmækrəˈtɛliə//
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Distribution
Worldwide distribution with records from China (17 recognized ), Europe (Denmark, Norway), and other regions. The is particularly diverse in tropical areas.
Diet
of of longhorned grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae).
Host Associations
- Tettigoniidae - of longhorned grasshoppers
Ecological Role
agent; in this contribute to regulation of tettigoniid through .
Human Relevance
Potential value in of pests. Taxonomically significant as a well-studied within Scelioninae, with extensive regional revisions published.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The has been classified in both Platygastridae and Scelionidae depending on classification system used. Westwood established the genus in 1835.
Research significance
The 300th issue of ZooKeys (May 2013) featured an extensive 98-page revision of Macroteleia from China, demonstrating the 's importance in hymenopteran research.