Limited phylogeographic structure in a flightless, Appalachian chalcidoid wasp, Dipara trilineata (Yoshimoto) (Hymenoptera, Diparidae), with reassessment of the male of the species

2023/12/19 by Michael S. Caterino, Nathan Arey · 1 voice · 1 citation
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny #Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy #Plant and animal studies

paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/jhr.96.115001

openalex publication_date 2023/12/19 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

Dipara trilineata (Diparidae) is a widespread eastern North American parasitoid with apterous females and winged males. Despite its seemingly limited dispersal capabilities, phylogeographic analysis over southern Appalachia reveals little structure, with only limited population level isolation. DNA barcoding surveys also definitively associate the male of the species, which had previously been misattributed, and a description of the correctly associated male is provided.

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Discussions

• We published a little paper on these about a year ago. They're widespread across Appalachia and beyond, from TX to southern Canada. Super cute little wasps! doi.org/10.3897/jhr.... [bsky, 5 points, 1 comments]

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