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Mymaridae - female
Copyright © 2008 Lynn Bergen

Mymaridae - Female
Baiting Hollow, Suffolk County, New York, USA
July 7, 2008
Size: very tiny
Found dead under a lamp.
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Contributed by Lynn Bergen on 12 February, 2009 - 12:10pm
Last updated 1 July, 2009 - 9:33pm

Yes
This was indeed a female Mymaridae (msles lack this distinct antennal club, made of the enlarged last segment).
… Richard Vernier, 12 February, 2009 - 3:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Fairyfly - Mymaridae
Thanks Richard.
Is it possible to ID this to Genus based on the "curves" in the middle of the antennae.
… Lynn Bergen, 13 February, 2009 - 5:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Female
It is always a good idea to add the sex information when it is given to you. The more information the better.
… Beatriz Moisset, 1 July, 2009 - 9:34pm login or register to post comments

 
"a good idea to add the sex information "
Thanks for adding it for me and I'll try to follow up better on it in the future.
I'm always amazed at how you find these details.
… Lynn Bergen, 1 July, 2009 - 10:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Learning curve
We are constantly learning new things. I didn't know this one, usually it is the male which has the fancier antennae.
See Tips on sexing insects.
… Beatriz Moisset, 2 July, 2009 - 6:12am login or register to post comments

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