Eupelmidae

Eupelmidae
Eupelmus urozonus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Chalcidoidea
Family: Eupelmidae
Walker, 1833
Subfamilies

Eupelmidae is a family of parasitic wasps in the superfamily Chalcidoidea. The larvae of the majority are primary parasitoids, commonly on beetle larvae, though many other hosts are attacked, including spiders. Details of the life history varies considerably (e.g., some attack eggs and others are hyperparasites).[1] They are found throughout the world in virtually all habitats.

  1. ^ Pitkin, B.R. (2004). "Notes on families: Eupelmidae". Universal Chalcidoidea Database. Retrieved 16 August 2023.