Pediobius aphidiphagus (lat.) Is a species of parasitic riders of the genus Pediobius from the family Eulophidae ( Chalcidoidea ) of the order Hymenoptera . North America (Canada, USA, Costa Rica). Pronotum with neck delimited by keel (transverse crest). Shield of the mesoscutum with developed curved parapsidal grooves. Associated with aphids Macrosiphum euphorbiae ( Aphididae ), walnut germs of the genus Amphibolips ( Cynipidae ) and plants Quercus sp., Quercus brenesii ( Fagaceae ) [2] [1] .
| Pediobius aphidiphagus |
| Scientific classification |
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| No rank : | Bilateral symmetrical |
| Subtype : | Tracheo-breathing |
| Infraclass : | Winged insects |
| Treasure : | Fully Transformed Insects |
| View: | Pediobius aphidiphagus |
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| International scientific name |
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Pediobius aphidiphagus ( Ashmead , 1887) [1] |
| Synonyms |
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- Asecodes quercicola Ashmead, 1888
- Entedon aphidiphagus Ashmead, 1887
- Pleurotropis aphidiphagus (Ashmead, 1887)
- Pleurotropis quercicola (Ashmead, 1888)
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