Ross, thank you for your interest! I made another attempt at photographing the wasps. I still had them in isopropyl. Not sure if these help, but it is worth a try. Thanks, Jerry

"The specimens look to be a Cotesia. My only reserve is that I cannot see clearly the first two segments of the metasoma (=abdomen). There are a couple of your images that show those two tergites in dorsal view, but the glare does not allow me to see how those two tergites are (their shape). Thus, there is a possibility that your specimens are Glyptapanteles and not Cotesia. Do you still have the specimens with you? Could you photograph them again (just for a dorsal view of the abdomen)?"

I try again! Sorry, I'm an amateur and lack proper equipment to photograph 3mm bugs. I added three additional images. I tried removing appendages for one. I hope this works. I must say that I'm pleased with the level of interest in these parasitoids.

Dr. Fernandez was unable to draw any conclusions about a possible genus after reviewing the additional images you provided; however, he did mention that he would be happy to take a look at your wasps if you would like to send them to him. He would probably need a female specimen to confirm an ID, but I think it's quite likely that at least one, if not the majority of your group, is female.

He can be reached at the address below, and I have added his email addresses and phone number as well, should you have any questions.

José L. Fernández-Triana, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian National Collection of Insects (CNC)
960 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0C6, CANADA
Phone: 613-759-1034. Email: jose.fernandez@canada.ca
Alternative email : cnc.braconidae@gmail.com