Charipidae

Pronunciation
/KAR-ip-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Charipidae

Definition

A family of parasitic wasps in the superfamily Cynipoidea, known to hyperparasitize aphid parasitoids.

Etymology

Named after the Greek 'charis', meaning 'grace' or 'charm'.

Example

Members of the Charipidae family often act as hyperparasitoids, targeting aphid parasitoids.

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