Leucospidae

Pronunciation
/loo-koss-pee-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Leucospidae
Plural
Leucospidae

Definition

A family of wasps belonging to the order Hymenoptera, often characterized by their parasitic behavior and distinctive body shape.

Full guide

Read the full Leucospidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'leukos', meaning 'white', and 'spis', meaning 'something that appears'.

Example

Leucospidae are often found in various habitats where they parasitize other insect larvae.

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