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2a (1). Body with a
constriction between the 1st and 2nd abdominal segments, giving the
appearance of abdomen being narrowly joined to thorax (Figs. A-B) (may not be obvious in some species, but
these have no enclosed cells in the fore wing); long-winged or short-winged,
if long-winged then fore wing without an enclosed anal cell; hind wing
usually has 2 or less closed basal cells; no rounded projections on
metanotum; ovipositor not developed
into a sting (Figs. A B)…………..............……………………
… .............(APOCRITA--Parasitica).......3 Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge
2b. Same as previous except that ovipositor not
used for egg-laying but rather developed into a weapon for injecting venom
and used for hunting, defense and aggression (sting); eggs discharged from apical gastral segments, at base of
sting (Figs.
A-C)
.............................................................................................................................(APOCRITA--Aculeata)....[not parasitic on synanthropic Diptera] Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge
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