Mesostoinae
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The Mesostoinae is a subfamily of braconid wasps with a Gondwanan distribution.[1] The members of this family display sexual dimorphism, males are brachypterous, which means that they have reduced, non-functional wings.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Biology
The Mesostoini and Hydrangeocolini include primary gall formers on Banksia[2] and parasites of the gall-forming Cecidomyiidae. The Avgini include parasitoids of leaf-mining and leaf-rolling Lepidoptera.[1]
Genera
This subfamily contains the following thirteen genera:[1]
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Avgini (Austrohormiini)
Hydrangeocolini
Mesostoini
References
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Further reading
- Australian Faunal DirectoryScript error: No such module "Unsubst".