Homoporus gibbiscuta
Head and thorax metallic, abdomen and legs yellow. Antennal clava without a terminal stylus. Postmarginal vein of forewing as long as the marginal vein. Malar space only about one third the length of an eye. Scutellum strongly convex seen in profile. Legs slender; spur of mid tibia hardly half as long as the first tarsal segment, the latter five to six times as long as thick.
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.
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Unknown.
Graham, MWR de V. (1969) The pteromalidae of north-western Europe (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). Bull. Br. Mus. nat. Hist. (Ent.) Suppl. 16.
AJ Cann
Rutland Water
05 June 2026
AJ Cann
Rutland Water
05 June 2026
AJ Cann
Rutland Water
05 June 2026
AJ Cann
Rutland Water
05 June 2026
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Pteromalidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 05/06/2026 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 05/06/2026 (Cann, Alan)
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