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 Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge 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 Please CLICK on pictures to enlarge |