Compact-body
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Scleroderminae
Scleroderminae is a subfamily of small parasitoid wasps within the family Bethylidae. Members of this subfamily are characterized by their compact body form and reduced wing venation compared to other bethylids. They are primarily known as parasitoids of beetle larvae, particularly those in wood-boring and stem-boring families. The subfamily includes genera such as Sclerodermus, which has been studied for its potential in biological control.