Moranilidae is a family ofchalcid wasps containing 2 subfamilies consisting of 15 total genera.[1] Moranilidae wasps can be distinguished from most other families from the presence of 2 mesofurcal pits rather than 1.[2] Members of the family areendoparasatoids, typically of the familyCoccoidea.[1][3]
Moranilidae was originally a subfamily ofPteromalidae before being elevated to family status.[2] Moranilidae currently contains 2 subfamilies with 15 total genera.[1]
