Agaonidae
- Pronunciation
- /ah-ga-no-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Agaonidae
- Plural
- Agaonidae
Definition
A family of wasps in the superfamily Chalcidoidea, known for their role in pollinating figs.
Full guide
Read the full Agaonidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Named after the genus *Agaonus*, which is a member of this family.
Example
The Agaonidae are essential for the reproduction of many fig species, as they pollinate the flowers and lay their eggs within the fig fruit.