🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Braconidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Braconidae?

Braconidae species are classified in the order Hymenoptera, class Insecta, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 6 accepted species.

6 species · Animalia · Order Hymenoptera

Braconidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hymenoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

coccinellae is parasitised by Gelis agilis, a hyperparasite species known for mimicking ants.

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Representative Braconidae Species

Cotesia congregata (Say, 1836)

Cotesia congregata is a parasitic wasp that carries symbiotic bracovirus, with u…

Cotesia glomerata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Cotesia glomerata is a small braconid wasp that parasitizes Pieris butterfly cat…

Dinocampus coccinellae (Schrank, 1802)

Dinocampus coccinellae is a wasp species almost entirely female that is parasiti…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Braconidae?

Braconidae animals belong to the Hymenoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. coccinellae is parasitised by Gelis agilis, a hyperparasite species known for mimicking ants. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.