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Closterocerus sp. - Closterocerus
Copyright © 2014 John Schneider

Closterocerus sp. - Closterocerus
~1 mi. W. of the Galleria, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
May 28, 2014
Size: 2 mm or less
Looks like it might be the same as and/or . Too blurry for a species ID?

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Closterocerus sp. - Closterocerus Closterocerus sp. - Closterocerus
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Contributed by John Schneider on 29 May, 2014 - 9:03pm
Last updated 15 November, 2014 - 1:03pm

Confirmed
By eulophid specialist, Dr. Michael Schauff.
… Bob Carlson, 30 May, 2014 - 3:15pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies.
… John Schneider, 29 May, 2014 - 10:39pm login or register to post comments

Yes…
Most features can be seen here including the transverse dark wing stripes, flagellum, notauli, and the coloration which is often this dark metallic blue hue.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 29 May, 2014 - 10:32pm login or register to post comments

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