Torymidae

Pronunciation
/TOR-ih-mi-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
torymid
Plural
torymids

Definition

A family of small, mostly parasitic wasps belonging to the order Hymenoptera.

Full guide

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

Etymology

From Greek 'toryma', meaning 'hole, boring', referring to their parasitic nature.

Example

Torymidae wasps are often found parasitizing various insect pests.

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