Biology:Heydeniidae

Heydeniidae is a family of chalcidoid wasps. In 2022, this family was described based on an analysis of a combination of molecular, morphological, and life history data.

Description

Small wasps; some species have a flattened, elongated pronotum, and expanded profemur. Their antennae have 10 or 11 flagellomeres, including three segments (clavomeres) in the club. The prepectus is ventrally elongated.

Taxonomy

Heydeniidae contains the following genera:

• Heydenia
• Heydeniopsis (extinct)

External links

• Universal Chalcidoid Database
• Photographs of Afrotropical species on WaspWeb

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