Megischus californicus
Megischus californicus is a of crown wasp in the Stephanidae, an ancient lineage of characterized by their distinctive elongated, multi-segmented . The Megischus represents one of the most primitive extant groups of Hymenoptera. This species is known from a single observation record, indicating it is either extremely rare, poorly sampled, or potentially extinct. Stephanidae are solitary parasitoids of wood-boring larvae, using their long antennae to detect within timber.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megischus californicus: //mɛˈɡɪskʊs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs//
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Distribution
Known from California, USA based on the epithet and single iNaturalist observation. The precise locality details are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
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