Ancient Jewel Wasps Found in Lebanese Amber Reveal Early Evolution of Parasitoid Insects

Jewel wasps (Chalcidoidea) are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 120,000 species described and an estimated true diversity of nearly 1 million. The chalcids are parasitoid wasps, which attack other insects to lay their eggs upon in order to feed and grow within the host.