27a (25). Stigma as a rather abrupt enlargement
of extremity of stigmal vein, usually subquadrangular and distally tapering,
where a hair is frequently implanted (Fig. A); frontal grooves parallel (Fig. B); median area of & propodeum closed
behind (Fig. C);
male digitus subtrapezoidal, broader distally, usually with 3 apical
processes (Fig. D);
male hind leg with one tibial spur (Fig. E); hind leg with tarsal claw bearing
<11 setae (Fig. F);
size, avg. length of female 2.33 mm, male 1.83 mm; biparental, solitary;
[Holarctic, southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines &
Hawaii] .................................. ……….................(Chalcidoidea) - Pteromalidae - Muscidifurax raptor
Girault & Sanders Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge 27b. Stigma as a
gradual dilation at tip of stigmal vein (Fig. A); frontal grooves convergent (Fig. B); male digitus subrectangular usually
with 4 apical processes (Fig. C).........................................................................................................................................................................................................28 Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge |