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Diptera.info :: Diptera? from Japan
Posted by
Xespok
on 21-02-2006 19:04
#1
I am not sure whether this is a Diptera or a Hymenoptera. Very small, around 1.5 mm. The antennae look a little bit suspicious for a Brachycera.
Edited by
Xespok
on 21-02-2006 19:09
Posted by
Maddin
on 21-02-2006 19:56
#2
This is clearly no Diptera. It is a parasitic Chalcodoidea wasp. And this is a very difficult group with many undescribed species...
Martin
Posted by
Paul Beuk
on 21-02-2006 20:11
#3
It has the feel of Encyrtidae, but my guess is as good as anyone else's.
Posted by
Xespok
on 22-02-2006 09:53
#4
Thx.
Yes, Hymenoptera is very difficult. Especially the parasitic wasps.
Posted by
Paul Beuk
on 22-02-2006 10:08
#5
Well, with the build of this species, it is clear that it is Chalcidoidea. The family then becomes tricky, but the shape of the antennae (especially the last flagellar segments) resembles that of other Encyrtidae I have seen.
