Anaxyelidae
- Pronunciation
- /an-ak-se-LID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Anaxyelidae
Definition
A family of wood wasps belonging to the order Hymenoptera.
Full guide
Read the full Anaxyelidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
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.