In which insect family wing venation is reduced to a single anterior vein?
A. Eulophidae
B. Bethylidae
C. Chalcididae
D. Braconidae
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In Chalcididae insect family wing venation is reduced to a single anterior vein.The Chalcididae is a moderate-sized family within the Chalcidoidea, composed mostly of parasitoids and a few hyperparasitoids.
They are often black with yellow, red, or white markings, rarely brilliantly metallic, with a robust mesosoma and very strong sculpturing. The hind femora are often greatly enlarged, with a row of teeth or serrations along the lower margin. Chalcids are recognized by the reduced venation of the wings.
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