Biology:Anagrus frequens

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Short description: Species of fairyfly

Anagrus frequens
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Mymaridae
Genus: Anagrus
Species:
A. frequens
Binomial name
Anagrus frequens
Perkins, 1905
Synonyms[1]
  • Girault, 1912 Pang & Wang, 1985
  • Perkins, 1905 Anagrus cicadulinae
  • Anagrus toyae Ferrière, 1930
  • Anagrus armatus australiensis Anagrus (Anagrus) frequens

Anagrus frequens is a species of fairyfly in the Mymaridae family in the order Hymenoptera. These tiny wasps are parasitoids that help control insect pest populations. They are found in Europe, Asia, and North America.[2][3]

They are very small, usually 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08 in) long. They target eggs of leafhoppers and planthoppers and help maintain ecosystem balance.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13368587 entry