Megaspilidae

Pronunciation
/mee-GAS-pil-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Megaspilid
Plural
Megaspilidae

Definition

A family of parasitic wasps belonging to the order Hymenoptera, known for their distinctive body shapes and parasitism of other insects.

Full guide

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

Etymology

From Greek 'mega-', meaning 'large', and 'spilos', meaning 'spot'.

Example

Megaspilidae wasps are typically found in various habitats and are known to parasitize other insects.

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