Lycorininae
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1Lycorininae is a of ichneumon wasps containing approximately thirty in the single Lycorina. These are koinobiont , meaning they allow their to continue development after parasitization. The subfamily was historically classified within Banchinae in older taxonomic treatments. The Afrotropical fauna includes seven known species with documented variability in color patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycorininae: /lɪˌkɔːrɪˈnaɪniː/
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Identification
Members can be identified to level by characteristics distinguishing them from the historically related Banchinae. An illustrated dichotomous key and online interactive matrix key are available for identifying Afrotropical . Specific morphological traits for subfamily-level are not detailed in available sources.
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Distribution
Global distribution includes the Afrotropical region with documented records for including L. fici and L. globiceps. Specific locality details beyond regional assignments are not provided in available sources.
Ecological Role
Koinobiont , allowing organisms to continue development after parasitization. Specific host and functions remain undocumented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- BanchinaeHistorically included Lycorininae in older taxonomic treatments; separation based on revised morphological and phylogenetic criteria
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Taxonomic history
Previously classified within Banchinae; now recognized as a distinct
Identification resources
Illustrated dichotomous key and online interactive matrix key available at www.waspweb.org for Afrotropical