Omphale lugens
A green metallic wasp ~3mm long. Forewing with stigmal vein large and abruptly narrowed at base; female flagellum short (pedicel + flagellum 1.3× as long as distance between eyes).
Unless identified by a recognized expert, explain how the specimen was identified and include photos of key features.
Endoparasite of Diptera: Cecidomyiidae.
Widespread.
Unknown.
Hansson, C. & Shevtsova, E. (2012) Revision of the European species of Omphale Haliday (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eulophidae). ZooKeys, (232), 1.
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
female
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Eulophidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 11/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 11/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)
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