Chalcidoids

Guides

  • Heimbrinae

    Heimbrinae is a small subfamily of chalcidoid wasps within the family Eurytomidae, established by Burks in 1971. Members of this subfamily are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The subfamily is rarely encountered, with only seven observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. Heimbrinae represents one of several subfamilies within Eurytomidae, a family known for diverse life histories including both parasitoidism and phytophagy.

  • Sycophaginae

    Sycophaginae is a subfamily of chalcidoid wasps within the family Pteromalidae. Members of this subfamily are primarily associated with figs (Ficus species) and are commonly known as fig wasps. The group exhibits complex ecological relationships with their host plants, including both pollinating and non-pollinating species. Sycophaginae wasps are typically small, often measuring less than 5 mm in length.