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.

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