Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another tiny wasp

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 12:52
#1
Have to admit I've been looking for these Smile. 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 13:43
#2
Family Platygastridae. Genus Synopeas?

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 18:20
#3
Thanks Paul Smile
Brian V.

Posted by proctoss on 22-08-2006 19:22
#4
Paul Beuk wrote:
Family Platygastridae. Genus Synopeas?

It is Leptacis sp. Smile

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-08-2006 19:46
#5
I'll check that out. Grin

Posted by LordV on 22-08-2006 20:54
#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 21:45
#7
With each one its turn...........de to laugh, amusing! Grin