Monodontomerinae

Ashmead, 1899

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Monodontomerinae is a of chalcidoid wasps within the Torymidae, established by Ashmead in 1899. Members are small that attack the larvae of other insects, particularly those developing in plant galls. The subfamily is characterized by distinctive morphological features of the and ovipositor structure. Taxonomic status has been debated, with some classifications treating it as a synonym of Toryminae.

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How to pronounce Monodontomerinae: /ˌmɒnəˌdɒntoʊˈmɛrɪniː/

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