Nyssonidae

Pronunciation
/nis-son-ID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Nyssonidae
Plural
Nyssonidae

Definition

A family of wasps in the order Hymenoptera, characterized by their kleptoparasitic behavior on other solitary wasps.

Etymology

Derived from the genus name Nysson, established by Latreille in 1804.

Example

Members of the Nyssonidae family are often seen hovering near the nests of other solitary wasps.

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