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Photo#184691
Wasp ID
Copyright © 2008 Scott Justis

Wasp ID
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
May 23, 2008
Size: 3.5mm
Contributed by Scott Justis on 23 May, 2008 - 9:50pm
Last updated 6 June, 2008 - 9:02pm

definitely Alysiinae, unique
definitely Alysiinae, unique shape of vertex of head
… sharkey, 24 May, 2008 - 5:08pm

Braconid wasp (Braconidae)
Large marginal cell of forewing suggests a member of the Alysiinae subfamily, but difficult to be conclusive without seeing the mouthparts.
… Richard Vernier, 24 May, 2008 - 4:12am

 
I might have an image...
showing mouthparts. Let me check on this.
… Scott Justis, 24 May, 2008 - 7:36pm

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