Metopiinae
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| Scientific name | Metopiinae |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Hymenopterans |
| Rank | Subfamily |
| Higher classification | Ichneumon wasps |
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| ID | 1956562 |
About Metopiinae
The Metopiinae are a worldwide subfamily of the parasitic wasp family Ichneumonidae. Metopiinae are koinobiont endoparasitoids of Lepidoptera. There are 26 extant genera. A bulging shield-like face is diagnostic for members of this subfamily, but many members lack this character.
