Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another tiny wasp

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 13:52
#1

Have to admit I've been looking for these :). About 1.35mm long on the underside of a rhododendron leaf- taken 21/08/06 South coast UK.

Any ideas ?

Thanks Brian V.

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-08-2006 14:43
#2

Family Platygastridae. Genus Synopeas?

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 19:20
#3

Thanks Paul :)
Brian V.

Posted by proctoss on 22-08-2006 20:22
#4

Paul Beuk wrote:
Family Platygastridae. Genus Synopeas?

It is Leptacis sp. :)

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-08-2006 20:46
#5

I'll check that out. :D

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 21:54
#6

Thanks Proctoss - just checked another image of Leptacis sp- although preserved, it does look the same.
Brian v.

Posted by cthirion on 22-08-2006 22:45
#7

With each one its turn...........de to laugh, amusing! :D