Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chalcidoid wasp ?

Posted by LordV on 20-08-2006 11:37
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Taken today South coast UK on a rhododendron leaf. Body length 1.85mm (taken at between 4:1 and 5:1).
Is it another Chalcidoid wasp?
Thanks Brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 20-08-2006 12:23

Posted by ChrisR on 20-08-2006 14:27
#2

Pteromalidae? :D I always think this family is a terrible 'dumping ground' for anything that doesn't fit the other groups! ;)

Posted by proctoss on 20-08-2006 14:33
#3

Eulophidae, (4 segment tarsus):|

Posted by LordV on 21-08-2006 08:43
#4

Thanks :) so it is a Chalcid
Brian V.