Platygastridae - Inostemma sp.

Poor image I know, but intriguing

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Never seen anything like it. Any idea about the family? Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Looks wasp-ish to me (Family Platygastridae, maybe Inostemma sp.). This would be a female. That dorsal projection arising on her abdomen and leaning over her thorax contains the ovipositor when its not in use. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Scroll down ~3/4 to see an example of Inostemma:
    https://hvfarmscape.org/blog/myriad-miniature-nightmares-brief-introduction-parasitoid-wasps
    
    I am having trouble finding examples in your area:
    https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/203269-Inostemma Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      The ovipositor...did not expect that but now that you mention it, it makes total sense. Thanks for the research! Posted 2 years ago
    2. Calbost Niel
      
      Lion
      
      Unbelievable research Christine. Thanks Posted 2 years ago
    3. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        You're welcome! Posted 2 years ago

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By Calbost Niel

Uploaded Apr 15, 2023. Captured Apr 15, 2023 16:13 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.

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