Perilampidae
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Euperilampus
Euperilampus is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Perilampidae, first described by Walker in 1871. The genus comprises approximately 18 described species. These wasps belong to the superfamily Chalcidoidea, a diverse group of small parasitic wasps. Members of this genus are known primarily from taxonomic descriptions and museum specimens, with limited ecological documentation available.
Perilampus canadensis
Perilampus canadensis is a small parasitic wasp in the family Perilampidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. Like other perilampids, it is likely a hyperparasitoid, with larvae that develop as parasites of other parasitic insects. The species has been recorded from Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Ontario, suggesting a broad distribution across eastern and central North America. Members of this genus are typically metallic green or blue in color and range from 1.3 to 5.5 millimeters in length.
Perilampus prothoracicus
Perilampus prothoracicus is a small parasitoid wasp in the family Perilampidae, measuring 1.3–5.5 mm in length. The species exhibits the family's characteristic hyperparasitic lifestyle, with larvae typically parasitizing other parasitoid insects. Females broadcast eggs on vegetation, and the resulting mobile planidium larvae actively seek hosts by attaching to moving objects.