18a (6, 7, 13, 14). Hind femora greatly
enlarged, ventrally toothed (either a few large or many small teeth) (Fig. A); prepectus reduced or fused, not
triangular (Fig. B);
if visible then not triangle-shaped; frons projected into 2 "horns" (around antennae) when
viewed dorsally (often adhering soil particles as structure used for digging)
(Figs. C-D);
solitary parasitoids attacking mature host larvae or young pupae; general
appearance (Fig. E)...............................................................................................................…...(Chalcidoidea) - Chalcididae (Dirhininae).............40 Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge 18b. Hind femora not enlarged; ventral teeth if
present, 2 or less or ventral edge serrated; prepectus in the form of a
triangular plate (Fig. A);
frons not projected into 2 "horns."
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