Anacharitinae
Anacharitinae is a of small within Figitidae. Members are known to attack , specifically of () and (). This subfamily comprises approximately 100 across four : Anacharis, Aegilips, Callaspidia, and Xyalaspis. The group has a worldwide distribution with greatest diversity in temperate regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacharitinae: //ænəˈkærɪtaɪniː//
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Identification
Anacharitinae can be distinguished from other Figitidae by the combination of: reduced with a distinctively shaped ; short, stocky body form with a broad connection between and ; and with 13 in females, 14 in males. The extends backward to the . Unlike many other figitid , Anacharitinae lack the deep constriction between mesosoma and metasoma seen in Eucoilinae.
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Distribution
Recorded from all major biogeographic regions including Nearctic, Palearctic, Neotropical, Afrotropical, Oriental, and Australasian zones. is highest in the Holarctic region.
Host Associations
- Syrphidae - of ( )
- Chrysopidae - of ( )
Ecological Role
Anacharitinae function as consumers in -based . By parasitizing the of and , they may indirectly influence aphid and efficacy. This places them at the fourth in many agricultural and natural systems.
Human Relevance
Potential relevance to programs targeting , though their effect is ambiguous—by suppressing aphid , they may reduce rather than enhance aphid control. Not commonly used in commercial .
Similar Taxa
- EucoilinaeAlso small figitid , but Eucoilinae have a deeply constricted (-waisted appearance), attack (often in different ), and generally have more complex .
- CharipinaeAnother Figitidae ; Charipinae are of via , not direct of predatory . Charipinae also tend to have reduced but differ in antennal structure and relationships.