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  Key to Families of Evanioidea

 

 (Derived primarily fr. Gauld & Bolton 1988, by E. F. Legner)

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1a  Fore wing with vein 2m-cu present.  antennae inserted low on face, near to lower margin of eyes (Malar space large; propleura elongate, meeting dorsally and forming a neck..................................Aulacidae    <Habits>; <Adults>

 

1b.  Fore wings with vein 2m-cu absent (Fig. 120b1); antennae inserted higher on face, at ca. mid level of eyes ................................................................................................……..............2

 

2a.  Gaster with segment 1 slender and remaining segments forming a short, ovate structure (Fig. 120b1) & (Fig. 120b2);; ovipositor not exserted; malar space large (longer than basal width of mandible); propleura not elongated, not meeting dorsally and not forming a neck ................................................................ Evaniidae  <Habits>; <Adults> & <Juveniles>

 

2b.  Gaster elongated and subclavate (Fig. 80); ovipositor noticeably exserted; malar space small (mandible close to eye margin); propleura elongate, meeting dorsally and forming a neck..................................................Gasteruptiidae  <Habits>; <Adults> & <Juveniles>