42a (41). Thorax not flattened, scutellum at least a bit convex in profile, and extensively punctuated; if a smooth area in middle, then this area is separated from apical margin by at least 2 rows of punctures; mesosternal area with distinct cross ridges bordering cavities for coxae; each horn at level with anterior eye margin (Figs. A-B), in dorsal view, usually broader than gap between antennal sockets (Fig. C); median areola of propodeum (= median area enclosed by ridges) with sides convex, somewhat oval; general appearance (Figs. D-E); avg. length of female 2.8-5.3 mm; [distribution Africa, India, Taiwan, Australia & Philippines]...................(Chalcidoidea) - Chalcididae - Dirhinus anthracia Walker

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42b. Thorax much flattened dorsally, especially scutellum completely flat and with broad smooth area separated by single row of punctuations from hind margin (Figs. A-B); mesosternal area without distinct ridges outlining smoother part where fore coxae adhere; thorax in lateral view ca. 1.4X as high (at scutellum) as length of metaplueron (Fig. A); female 2nd flagellar segment distinctly at right angles to longitudinal axis; pedicel dorsum ca. 1.5X as long as broad; head dorsal view (Fig. C); avg. length of female 2.5-3.7 mm; [distribution India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Western Malaysia & Philippines]........................................(Chalcidoidea) - Chalcididae - Dirhinus banksi Rohwer

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