Macrocentrinae
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The Macrocentrinae are a subfamily of braconid parasitic wasps. Several species have been used in biological contro
Description and distribution
Macrocentrines are relatively large braconids, recognizable by the presence of small teeth on the trochantellus. Many have pale coloration and nocturnal habits. They belong to the noncyclostome group.
They are found worldwide.
Biology
Macrocentrines include solitary and gregarious koinobiont endoparasitoids of caterpillars.
References
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External links
- [http://bugguide.net/node/view/191869 Photos on BugGuide]
- [http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxon=macrocentrinae&searchTax= DNA barcodes at BOLD systems]
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