Mira

Schellenberg, 1803

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Mira is a of chalcidoid wasps in the Encyrtidae, Tetracneminae. These are small , part of the diverse superfamily Chalcidoidea within Hymenoptera. Members of this genus are parasitoids of other insects, though specific associations for most remain poorly documented. The genus was established by Schellenberg in 1803.

Mira longipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Mira longipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mira: /ˈmi.ra/

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Ecological Role

As members of Encyrtidae, in this function as , contributing to of their insect . Encyrtid are generally considered beneficial in agricultural and natural due to their role in .

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