Utetes itatiayensis (Costa Lima, 1937)

Taxonomic History / Nomenclature
This species was formally transferred from Opius to Utetes by Wharton (1997). Utetes had been recognized as a subgenus of Opius by Fischer (1972) , and later elevated to generic rank by Wharton (1988). However, most of the species that attack Tephritidae were not formally transferred to Utetes until 1997, after Utetes had been redefined (Wharton 1997).
Remarks
For additional information, see the Utetes page.
Description
Utetes itatiayensis is most readily identified by the sharp facial carina that extends between the bases of the antennae as an elevated ridge.
Distribution
No referenced distribution records have been added to the database for this OTU.
Biology / Hosts
Reared from tephritids, possibly Tomoplagia (Costa Lima 1937).
Biology and Behavior
Known only from the original descriptions published by Costa Lima (1937, 1938), based on specimens collected in Brazil.
Map

There are no specimens currently determined for this OTU, or those specimens determined for this OTU are not yet mappable.