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americanus complex (Enicospilus americanus complex)
Photo#153507
Copyright © 2007
Gary McDonald
Enicospilus
Aromas, San Benito County, California, USA
October 22, 2007
Size: ~3cm.
This big boy came to the black light last night (live oak/chaparral habitat). I'm guessing it is
Ophion
.
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Contributed by
Gary McDonald
on 23 October, 2007 - 12:28pm
Last updated 25 January, 2019 - 1:24pm
Moved
Moved from
Enicospilus
.
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John F. Carr
, 25 January, 2019 - 1:24pm
americanus complex
This is a member of the Enicospilus-americanus complex. Probably E. glabratus but I would need to see the discocubital cell hairs under the scope.
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Rachel Behm
, 25 January, 2019 - 12:22pm
Moved
Moved from
Enicospilus
.
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Gary McDonald
, 9 November, 2007 - 6:01pm
Enicospilus
I would say, based on the wing venation, such as the discosubmarginal cell (the "horsehead") extending beyond vein 2m-cu for example, that this is likely a species of
Enicospilus
, not Ophion
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Jason D. Roberts
, 6 November, 2007 - 10:05am
Thanks J. D.
I've moved it to
Enicospilus
.
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Gary McDonald
, 9 November, 2007 - 6:04pm