Eulophini

Westwood, 1829

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Eulophini is a tribe of within the Eulophinae of Eulophidae. Members are small chalcid wasps, many of which are known as parasitoids of insect larvae. The tribe was established by Westwood in 1829. Taxonomic status of this group has been debated, with some sources treating it as a synonym of Eulophinae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eulophini: /juːˈlɒfɪnaɪ/

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Ecological Role

Members of Eulophini function as , contributing to the of various insect .

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Taxonomic Uncertainty

The taxonomic rank and validity of Eulophini varies across sources. Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym at rank, while iNaturalist treats it as a valid tribe. This reflects ongoing revisionary work within Chalcidoidea .

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