Doryctinus

Roman, 1910

Doryctinus is a of in the Braconidae, Doryctinae. These wasps are part of a diverse group of koinobiont endoparasitoids that attack concealed , particularly wood-boring larvae. The genus was established by Roman in 1910 and remains poorly known, with limited -level documentation and few observational records.

Doryctinus marshi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Doryctinus marshi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Doryctinus marshi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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Ecological Role

As members of the Doryctinae, in this likely function as of wood-boring insects, contributing to natural control of in forest .

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