Tetrastichus

Description

Over 30 UK species, very difficult to differentiate. 

Tetrastichus: Submarginal vein in forewing with one dorsal seta, propodeum with a carina (ridge) branched like an inverted "Y".
Aprostocetus: Submarginal vein in forewing with 2-5 (usually 3 or more) dorsal setae, propodeum with an unbranched medial carina (ridge).
Quadrastichus and Oomyzus also share the single seta on the submarginal vein with Tetrastichus, but they lack the Y-shaped propodeal carina. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognized expert, explain how the specimen was identified and include photos of key features. 

UK Status

Widespread.

VC55 Status

Unknown.

Further Information

Hansson, C., & Schmidt, S. (2020). A revision of European species of the genus Tetrastichus Haliday (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) using integrative taxonomy. Biodiversity data journal, 8, e59177.

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Species profile

Species group:
insect - hymenopteran
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Eulophidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
18/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
18/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)

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