The global phylogeny of the subfamily Sycoryctinae (Pteromalidae): Parasites of an obligate mutualism

► We use phylogenetic estimates to investigate a major component of fig-wasp communities, subfamily Sycoryctinae. ► We sequence the majority of genera, sampling on a global scale, and put forward a new tribal classification system. ► We investigate the role of host conservatism and host shifts in sycoryctine diversification. ► We provide age and region of origin estimates for the subfamily in order to discuss how it has radiated over Ficus.