Entedoninae

Förster, 1856

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Entedoninae is a of chalcid wasps in the Eulophidae comprising over 90 . Members are primarily with documented associations across diverse groups including gall-inducing insects, leafminers, , thrips, and ants. The subfamily exhibits considerable morphological and ecological diversity, with found in tropical to temperate worldwide.

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How to pronounce Entedoninae: //ɛn.teɪˈdɔ.nəˌniː//

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Habitat

Tropical and temperate forests; and understorey layers. Some inhabit disturbed or degraded , demonstrating ecological plasticity.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution including Panama, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Senegal, South Africa, New Zealand, and northern Europe.

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Ecological Role

in plant galler-parasitoid and other -parasitoid systems. Contributes to of agricultural pests including rice hispa and gall-forming insects.

Human Relevance

Some are used or investigated for of agricultural pests. Closterocerus oryzamyntor is a larval endoparasitoid of the rice hispa Dicladispa armigera, a major pest of rice in Bangladesh. Ceranisus and related are of thrips, some of which are agricultural pests.

Similar Taxa

  • EulophinaeBoth are of Eulophidae; Entedoninae distinguished by morphological features of the , , and other characters used in generic-level
  • TetrastichinaeAnother of Eulophidae; Entedoninae typically separated by antennal structure and wing venation patterns, though precise boundaries require expert determination

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