Ceraphronoidea
Ceraphronoidea is a superfamily of parasitic wasps within the order Hymenoptera. These insects are small, rarely exceeding 5 millimeters in length, and are characterized by their dark coloration and often reduced or absent wings in females. They are endoparasitoids, meaning their larvae develop inside the body of a host insect. The superfamily is divided into two families: Ceraphronidae and Proctiteridae.
Ceraphronidae is the larger family, containing numerous genera and species. The most common hosts for Ceraphronidae
The life cycle of Ceraphronoidea is typical of endoparasitoids. Adult females lay their eggs, often singly,