First Record of the Gall-Inducing Insect Ophelimus mediterraneus Borowiec & Burks (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eulophidae) in Eucalyptus from America, Including the First Report of Male Specimens

Key Points

• The record includes male specimens, previously unreported in this context.
• Identification was confirmed through morphological analysis of specimens collected from eucalyptus trees.
• Observational analysis highlights the range expansion of this gall-inducing insect species in America.
• Findings may indicate ecological impacts on eucalyptus and wildlife interactions.