Megastigmus is a large genus of minute wasps that belongs to the family Megastigmidae. Many species undergo larval development within the seeds of trees and shrubs. They have a global distribution with the most species being found in the Palearctic, Australian, and Nearctic regions. Their wings have relatively large black spots located towards to middle The ovipositors in females are long.
Megastigmus is a large genus of minute wasps that belongs to the family Megastigmidae. Many species undergo larval development within the seeds of trees and shrubs. They have a global distribution with the most species being found in the Palearctic, Australian, and Nearctic regions. Their wings have relatively large black spots located towards to middle The ovipositors in females are long.
The genus name “Megastigmus” is Greek with “mega” meaning large and “stigmus” meaning mark or spot.
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