Platygasteroidea
- Pronunciation
- /plat-ig-as-ter-oi-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Platygasteroid
- Plural
- Platygasteroidea
Definition
A superfamily of parasitic wasps characterized by their small to minute size, black coloration, and often reduced wing venation.
Etymology
From Greek 'platys' meaning 'broad' and 'gastros' meaning 'belly', referring to the broad shape of the abdomen.
Example
The Platygasteroidea are commonly found parasitizing the larvae of various insects.