Afrida

Afrida is a of parasitic in the Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). The genus is represented in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) entomology collection, which holds one of the largest and most important Encyrtidae collections globally. Specimens of Afrida in this collection were sorted to genus level by J. Noyes in 1998 as part of a major reorganization effort. The UCR collection contains representatives of 261 valid encyrtid genera, with many undetermined specimens requiring further taxonomic study.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Afrida specimens in the UCR collection were sorted to by J. Noyes in 1998, suggesting the genus possesses diagnostic morphological features distinguishable from other Encyrtidae genera. Specific identification characters are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Specimens recorded from the University of California, Riverside entomology collection; broader geographic distribution not specified in available sources.

Ecological Role

As a member of Encyrtidae, Afrida are presumed to function as , though specific relationships are not documented in available sources. The Encyrtidae is broadly important in of pest insects.

Human Relevance

Specimens in the UCR collection include voucher material from projects, though specific applications for Afrida are not documented. The is part of a systematically important collection used for taxonomic research and identification services.

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Collection History

The UCR Encyrtidae collection was started by P. H. Timberlake and significantly developed through contributions by H. Compere, G. Gordh, J. LaSalle, J. Woolley, J. Pinto, J. Beardsley, and others. The collection underwent complete reorganization by S. Triapitsyn, its curator, with -level sorting completed by J. Noyes in 1998.

Taxonomic Status

Afrida is listed among 261 valid in the UCR Encyrtidae collection. The collection contains both point-mounted specimens and slide-mounted material, with about 8,000 slides total for the .