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Xyalaspis petiolata; Cynipoidea; Figitidae (was Family and genus?)
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Is it possible to tell Family and genus of this small Hymis on Betula
Photo from 10 October 2018 Kramfors 62 N, E 17 Ångermanland, Sweden.

Thanks for your help in advance

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Hi Kurt,

it belongs to the super-family Cynipoidea, maybe Cynipidae. But I'm not familiar with this group. Maybe you've seen some galls on the birch tree to get a hint?

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Cynipoidea yes, but rather Figitidae

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Thanks to Marc and Rami for your help
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From what I can see, this should be a female Xyalaspis petiolata.
 
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Tacks for your help empeejay
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