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Anomaloninae
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Anomaloninae

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Anomaloninae is a subfamily of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae. Several species provide beneficial services to humans by attacking forest or orchard pests.

Museum specimens

Specimen records
2
Family
Ichneumonidae
Collections
SBMNH, CHAS
Recorded in
United States

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  • Description and distribution
  • Biology and behavior
  • Genera
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Anomaloninae is a subfamily of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae. Several species provide beneficial services to humans by attacking forest or orchard pests.

== Description and distribution == thumb|left|Mesosoma of Anomalon cruentatum showing reticulated pattern of propodeum (right-most body segment) Species of Anomaloninae are slender, range in size from small to large, and are usually black or brownish in color. Yellow markings on the face and legs are common. One of the most distinguishing characteristics of this subfamily is the highly reticulated propodeum.

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