Eurytoma amygdali, or the almond seed wasp, is a species of wasp in the family Eurytomidae which is native to Mediterranean areas, and parts of former Soviet Union.[1]
Eurytoma amygdali | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Eurytomidae |
Genus: | Eurytoma |
Species: | E. amygdali
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Binomial name | |
Eurytoma amygdali Enderlein, 1907
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Diet and ecology
editE. amygdali is considered a pest in most of its range, especially in northern Greek districts Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki because they insert their ovaries into almond seeds.[1][2]
The wasp larvae overwinter within the blackened almond seeds.[3]
Adult
editThe adult male has a length of 4–6 mm and the female 6–8 mm. Its body is glossy/shiny black and its legs have a lighter colour.
References
edit- ^ a b "Eurytoma amygdali". Archived from the original on 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "Eurytoma". cabi.org. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ Kouloussis, Nikos A.; Katsoyannos, Byron I. (1 July 1995). "Distribution and Activities of Eurytoma amygdali (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) Wasps on Almond Trees". Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 88 (4): 547–553. doi:10.1093/aesa/88.4.547.