Oethecoctonus oecanthi
(Riley, 1893)
Oethecoctonus oecanthi is a in the Platygastridae (formerly Scelionidae). It is the type of the Oethecoctonus, originally described by Riley in 1893. The genus contains three North American species, with two additional species (O. ophrynopus and O. pleuralis) described in a 1983 revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oethecoctonus oecanthi: /ˌiːθɛˈkɒktənəs ˌiːˈkænθaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Oecanthus - name 'oecanthi' indicates association with tree crickets (Oecanthus), though specific records are not documented in available sources
Ecological Role
of Orthoptera, likely contributing to of tree
Similar Taxa
- Oethecoctonus ophrynopusCongeneric described in same taxonomic revision; distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key
- Oethecoctonus pleuralisCongeneric described in same taxonomic revision; distinguished by morphological features detailed in identification key