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Aphelinid (?) sp.
Copyright © 2014 John Schneider

Aphelinid (?) sp.
~1 mi. W. of the Galleria, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
June 4, 2014
Size: 1 mm
I think this is Aphelinidae based mainly on tiny size, broadly joined abdomen, and setal tracts on wings.
Also, to me it looks similar to although with a smaller-looking abdomen.
I have a pic with the tarsi slightly more in focus if that would help.

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Aphelinid (?) sp. Aphelinid (?) sp.
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Contributed by John Schneider on 4 June, 2014 - 11:46pm
Last updated 15 November, 2014 - 1:13pm

Moved
Moved from Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies.
… John Schneider, 5 June, 2014 - 12:03am login or register to post comments

Yes…
You can see some of the other features such as the long mid tibial spur, complete and separated notauli, and the short antennae. The tarsal formula can vary from 555, 545, to 444, though this can be difficult to see accurately.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 5 June, 2014 - 12:01am login or register to post comments

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