Homalotylus hemipterinus

Homalotylus hemipterinus

Description

Hind tarsus dark brown, clava white.

Similar Species

There are two UK species in this genus. In Homalotylus flaminius the hind tarsus is white, the clava either dark on the basal third and whitish on the distal two-thirds, or black with a paler tip

Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Life History

Endoparasitoid of the larvae of Ladybirds (Coccinellidae).

UK Status

Unknown.

VC55 Status

Unknown.

Further Information

Tirunagaru, K., Sagadai, M., & Kumar, A. (2016) Five new species of Homalotylus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) from India with a key to Indian species. Journal of Natural History, 50(37-38), 2369-2387.

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