Megastigmidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megastigmidae: /ˌmɛɡəˈstɪɡmɪˌdiː/

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Summary

Megastigmidae is a family of chalcid wasps in the order Hymenoptera, comprising about 12 genera and more than 170 described species. It was formerly considered a subfamily of the family Torymidae.

Distribution

Worldwide; 9 of 12 genera are Australasian.

Diet

Many species are parasitoids of gall-inducing insects, while others are phytophagous (feeding on seeds or as gall inducers).

Evolution

Formerly treated as a subfamily of Torymidae.

Similar Taxa

• Torymidae

Tags

• Megastigmidae
• chalcid wasps
• Hymenoptera
• Torymidae