Fig-wasps

Guides

  • 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.