Scelionidae
- Pronunciation
- /seh-LEE-oh-ni-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Scelionid
- Plural
- Scelionidae
Definition
A family of parasitic wasps, belonging to the order Hymenoptera.
Full guide
Read the full Scelionidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
The name comes from the Greek words 'skelion', meaning 'small leg' and '-idae', a suffix used in biology to indicate a family.
Example
Scelionidae wasps are important for biological control of pest insects.