Ceraphronidae

Pronunciation
/ser-af-ROH-ni-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ceraphronid
Plural
Ceraphronidae

Definition

A family of parasitic wasps belonging to the superfamily Ceraphronoidea.

Etymology

Named after the type genus *Ceraphron*, which is Greek for 'horned'.

Example

Ceraphronidae are known to parasitize various insects, including beetles and flies.

Related Terms

  • Parasitica
  • Parasitic wasps