Moranilidae


Moranilidae is a family of chalcid wasps containing 2 subfamilies consisting of 15 total genera. Moranilidae wasps can be distinguished from most other families from the presence of 2 mesofurcal pits rather than 1. Members of the family are endoparasatoids, typically of the family Coccoidea.

Taxonomy

Moranilidae was originally a subfamily of Pteromalidae before being elevated to family status. Moranilidae currently contains 2 subfamilies with 15 total genera.