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W1 - Lagynodes - female
Copyright © 2010 Tim Loh

W1 - Lagynodes - Female
Coquitlam River Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
July 6, 2010
Size: 2 mm
Ex: leaf litter
Specimen not in the best shape unfortunately...

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W1 - Lagynodes - female W1 - Lagynodes - female
Contributed by Tim Loh on 17 November, 2010 - 1:14pm
Last updated 8 June, 2011 - 7:50am

Moved
Moved from Ceraphronidae.
… Charley Eiseman, 8 June, 2011 - 7:50am

Moved
Moved from parasitic Apocrita.
… Tim Loh, 17 November, 2010 - 3:42pm

Ceraphronidae…
Elbowed antennae inserted low on the face, an abdomen that is rounded laterally, and a pronotum that is triangular in lateral view are a few of the characteristics of this group. Both winged and wingless individuals exist. Many attack the larvae of nematocerous dipterans (e.g. gnats, craneflies, etc.) which can be found in leaf litter. This is a nice find.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 17 November, 2010 - 2:49pm

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