Gordiidae is a family of parasitic horsehair worms belonging to the order Gordioidea.[1]
To date only two genera have been identified in the Gordiidae. These horsehair worms are characterized by a post-cloacal crescent located at the base of the two tail lobes. The genera are distinguished by the distinctly pointed tips on male Acutogordius tail lobes in comparison with Gordius.[2] Recorded hosts are usually Polyneopteran insects such as Orthoptera and Mantodea.
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility lists:[1]
Gordiidae is a family of parasitic horsehair worms belonging to the order Gordioidea.
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