Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Formerly treated as a subfamily of Torymidae
Explanation of Names
Megastigmidae Thomson 1876
Range
Worldwide; 9 of 12 genera are Australasian, but the diversity in other regions appears underestimated.
Remarks
Many species are parasitoids of gall-inducing insects, while others are phytophagous (feeding on seeds or as gall inducers).
Contributed by
Charley Eiseman on 12 January, 2018 - 8:51am
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v belovLast updated 10 October, 2023 - 6:30pm