Anaxyelidae
- Pronunciation
- /an-ak-se-LID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Anaxyelidae
Definition
A family of wood wasps belonging to the order Hymenoptera.
Etymology
Named after the combination of Greek terms 'anax' meaning 'chief' or 'ruler' and 'xyel-' pertaining to wood or timber.
Example
The Anaxyelidae are often found in forests where they lay their eggs in wood.