Syntretini
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1Syntretini is a tribe of parasitic within the Euphorinae ( Braconidae). Members of this tribe are endoparasitoids, with known including beetles (Coleoptera) and possibly other insects. The tribe has been subject to phylogenetic study to clarify its relationships within Euphorinae and evolution of host associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Syntretini: //sɪn.trɛˈtiː.naɪ//
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Host Associations
- Coleoptera - beetles are known ; specific host records vary by
Ecological Role
of beetles, contributing to of .
Similar Taxa
- Other Euphorinae tribesSyntretini is distinguished within Euphorinae by morphological and molecular characters related to associations and lifestyle; other tribes such as Perilitini and Euphorini also parasitize adult insects but differ in host range and phylogenetic placement.
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Phylogenetic significance
Syntretini has been central to studies of preference evolution in Euphorinae, representing a lineage that shifted to or retained of beetles.