Eucoilidae

Pronunciation
/yoo-ko-IL-ee-de/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Eucoilidae
Plural
Eucoilidae

Definition

A family of parasitoid wasps belonging to the superfamily Cynipoidea, characterized by their small size and their role in biological control.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-', meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'coila', meaning 'hollow' referring to the shape of the petiole.

Example

The Eucoilidae family includes many species of wasps that are important in controlling pest populations.

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