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Pteromalid Wasp

Pteromalinae

Description:

Very small wasp about 3-4 mm long with large, black thorax and small neck. The adomen is bronze colored, narrow and tapered. Antennae are fairly long. Legs are all light. The eyes are large and brown. Wings have a thick postmarginal and stigmal vein.

Habitat:

Pomelo leaf in backyard

Notes:

Submitted to Bug Guide "Identified by Dr. Steve Heydon of UC Davis. The characters needed for going beyond subfamily are not revealed in these images."

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6 Comments

I think it is, too :)

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Amazing little beauty!

Thanks Joshua!

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 10 years ago

very nice cute little guy

Thank you Juan :)

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 10 years ago

Nice macro Cindy!

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 16, 2013
Submitted on Dec 16, 2013

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