👉 Tubificinae is a group of insects in the order Pteromalidae, which includes the common dandelion (Dendroctonus umbellatus) and other related species. These insects are characterized by their small size, long, slender bodies with large eyes that can move up to 15 times per second. They have a long, rounded head with eight tentacles on each side of their body. Tuberous legs are also found in some species, allowing