Dolichozele
Viereck, 1911
Dolichozele is a of in the Braconidae, first described by Viereck in 1911. Members of this genus belong to the superfamily Ichneumonoidea, one of the largest and most diverse groups of parasitoid wasps. The genus is part of the Braconinae or a related group within Braconidae, though precise subfamilial placement may require verification. Like other braconid wasps, in this genus are presumed to be koinobiont or idiobiont parasitoids of other insects, though specific associations remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichozele: /dɔ.li.kɔˈze.le/
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Taxonomic note
The Dolichozele was established by Henry Lorenz Viereck in 1911. It is classified within Braconidae, a containing thousands of of . The name 'Dolichozele' derives from Greek roots suggesting 'long' (dolicho-) and possibly 'zele' referring to zeal or heat, or alternatively relating to the related genus Zele. No species-level information or diagnostic features are readily available in major databases as of the knowledge cutoff.