Boucekiidae
Family of wasps
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Boucekiidae is a family of chaclid wasps containing 2 genera, the South American genus Boucekius and the Australian genus Chalcidiscelis[1] with each genus only containing one species each.[2] The biology of the family is unknown, however due to their long ovipositors it is theorized they have a concealed host.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Superfamily: | Chalcidoidea |
| Family: | Boucekiidae Gibson, 2003 |
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It was originally classified as the tribe Boucekiini within the family Cleonyminae before being elevated to the family status.[4] The genus, tribe, and later family were named in honor of Zdeněk Bouček in recognition for his work in chalcid systematics.[3]
