Chelate-forelegs
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Bocchinae
Bocchinae is a subfamily of dryinid wasps within the family Dryinidae. Members are parasitoid wasps that target leafhopper and planthopper nymphs as hosts. The subfamily is characterized by specific morphological traits in the forewing venation and antennal structure. Bocchinae represents one of several lineages within the Dryinidae, a family known for the distinctive chelae (pincer-like forelegs) found in females of many species.
Gonatopodinae
pincer wasps
Gonatopodinae is a subfamily of dryinid wasps comprising 17 genera, including the diverse genus Gonatopus. Females are wingless and ant-like in appearance, while males possess wings. A defining feature of females is the presence of a chela (pincer-like structure) on each foreleg, used to capture hosts. All known species are parasitoids of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae).