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Eunotidae
Eunotidae is a family (biology), family of Chalcid wasp, chalcidoid wasps. In 2022, this family was described based on an analysis of a combination of molecular, morphological, and life history data. Description Small parasitic wasps. Most species are known to be parasitoids of scale insects (Scale insect, Coccoidea). Taxonomy Eunotidae contains the following genera: *''Butiokeras'' (Extinct) *''Cavitas (genus), Cavitas'' *''Cephaleta'' *''Epicopterus'' *''Eunotus'' *''Mesopeltita'' *''Scutellista'' References Chalcidoidea Apocrita families {{chalcidoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalcidoidea
Chalcid wasps (, , for their metallic colour) are insects within the superfamily Chalcidoidea, part of the order Hymenoptera. The superfamily contains some 22,500 known species, and an estimated total diversity of more than 500,000 species, meaning the vast majority have yet to be discovered and described. The name "chalcid" is often confused with the name "chalcidid", though the latter refers strictly to one constituent family, the Chalcididae, rather than the superfamily as a whole; accordingly, most recent publications (e.g.,) use the name "chalcidoid" when referring to members of the superfamily. Most chalcid wasps are parasitoids of other insects, though other life styles are known, with the herbivorous fig wasps acting as pollinators. Various species are used as biological pest control agents or in scientific research. Description Chalcidoids are generally small wasps, averaging 1.5 mm in length and usually being less than 3 mm. The body is often metallic in colour. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
