# Macrocentrinae

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The **Macrocentrinae** are a [subfamily](/source/Subfamily) of [braconid](/source/Braconid) [parasitic wasps](/source/Parasitic_wasp). Several species have been used in [biological contro](/source/Biological_pest_control)l programs.[1]

## Description and distribution

Macrocentrines are relatively large braconids, recognizable by the presence of small teeth on the [trochantellus](/source/Arthropod_leg). Many have pale coloration and [nocturnal](/source/Nocturnal) habits. They belong to the [noncyclostome](/source/Braconidae) group.[1]

They are found worldwide.

## Biology

Macrocentrines include solitary and gregarious [koinobiont](/source/Koinobiont) endoparasitoids of [caterpillars](/source/Caterpillar).

## References

1. Wharton, Robert A.; Marsh, Paul M.; Sharkey, Michael J. (1997). [*Manual of the New World Genera of the Family Braconidae (Hymenoptera)*](https://web.archive.org/web/20230803082239/https://www.sharkeylab.org/sharkeylab/docs/posts/web/Manual%20of%20the%20New%20World%20Genera%20of%20Braconidae.pdf). Washington DC: The International Society of Hymenopterists. p. 69. Archived from [the original](http://www.sharkeylab.org/sharkeylab/docs/posts/web/Manual%20of%20the%20New%20World%20Genera%20of%20Braconidae.pdf) on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2017-07-13.

## External links

- [Photos on BugGuide](http://bugguide.net/node/view/191869)
- [DNA barcodes at BOLD systems](http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxon=macrocentrinae&searchTax=)

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