Encyrtidae
- Pronunciation
- /en-SIR-ti-day/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Encyrtid
- Plural
- Encyrtids
Definition
A family of parasitic wasps, belonging to the order Hymenoptera, known for their ability to parasitize various insect pests.
Etymology
From Greek 'enkyrtos', meaning 'curved' or 'protected'.
Example
Encyrtidae species are important biological control agents against agricultural pests.