Entiinae
Hedqvist, 1974
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3Entiinae is a of chalcid wasps within the Eulophidae, established by Hedqvist in 1974. It was formerly known as Euderinae until that name was determined to be a junior homonym. The subfamily comprises 18 of small . Members are known to parasitize insects associated with fungi, particularly fungus beetles in the family Ciidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entiinae: /ˈɛntɪ.iːnaɪ/
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Identification
Entiinae can be distinguished from other Eulophidae by morphological features consistent with the group, though specific diagnostic characters require examination. The Astichus, within Entiinae, is distinguished from other Astichus worldwide by distinctive coloration and patterning in South African .
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Habitat
Bracket fungi (polypore fruiting bodies), where members interact with insects tunneling within the fungal substrate.
Distribution
Global distribution with documented records including the Afrotropical Region; first record of the Astichus from sub-Saharan Africa established from multiple localities in South Africa.
Host Associations
- Ciidae (Coleoptera) - Astichus are endo- of Ciidae (fungus beetles) that tunnel and live in bracket fungi
Life Cycle
Ecological Role
regulating of Ciidae (fungus beetles) in bracket fungi .
Similar Taxa
- Other Eulophidae subfamiliesFormerly classified under the name Euderinae, which was synonymized due to homonymy with another
More Details
Nomenclatural history
The was originally described as Euderinae but was renamed Entiinae when Euderinae was determined to be a junior homonym.
Research significance
The first Afrotropical record of Astichus (Entiinae) from South Africa included four new descriptions, expanding known diversity in the region.