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