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Pteromalid Wasp

Pteromalidae

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Field Notes

Description:

This is the smallest wasp I've ever seen. At only 2mm long, it looked like a tiny piece of debris on a leaf. The legs are light colored as are the antennae but the rest of the wasp is metallic black. Wings appear clear although I was unable to get a clear shot before it flew away. The eye appears red in the first shot.

Habitat:

Unknown vine in the backyard suspected to be a species of Vitis.

Species ID Suggestions

Chalcidoid wasp

Chalcidoidea

Comments (1)

Can't be sure of family from photos

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