Megaspilidae
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Dendrocerus
Dendrocerus is a genus of megaspilid wasps in the family Megaspilidae, comprising more than 100 described species. Members of this genus are hyperparasitoids, primarily attacking aphid parasitoids in the family Braconidae (Aphidiinae), particularly Aphidius species. The genus is characterized by elaborate branched antennae and specialized morphological adaptations for host location and exploitation. Some species exhibit nocturnal activity patterns and unique extrication structures for emerging from hosts.
Dendrocerus conwentziae
Dendrocerus conwentziae is a species of megaspilid wasp in the family Megaspilidae. It was described by Gahan in 1919 and occurs across North America from southern Mexico to southern Canada. As a member of the superfamily Ceraphronoidea, it belongs to a group of small parasitoid wasps. The species is part of a genus that contains multiple species, though specific biological details for this particular species remain limited in the available literature.
Lagynodes acuticornis
Lagynodes acuticornis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Megaspilidae, first described by Kieffer in 1906. The species belongs to a small family of tiny wasps (typically 1–4 mm) that are understudied and poorly known ecologically. Megaspilids are generally internal parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations for most species remain undocumented. The genus Lagynodes is distinguished by reduced wing venation and distinctive antennal morphology.
Megaspilus
Megaspilus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Megaspilidae, characterized by reduced wing venation and distinctive body sculpturing. The genus includes three described species: M. armatus, M. dux, and M. striolatus. These wasps are part of the superfamily Ceraphronoidea, a group of small, often overlooked parasitoids.