Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptera or wasp? 5_7_1
Posted by kyle_leathers on 21-06-2020 02:53
#1
Hello all,
This diptera was collected in the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, CA. It has a similar body shape to a Diptera, but the longer antenna and lack of wing veins are making me question if it is a wasp.
Help identifying to the Family level would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Kyle
Posted by kyle_leathers on 21-06-2020 02:53
#2
Additional view
Posted by kyle_leathers on 21-06-2020 02:55
#3
Better Lighting
Posted by eklans on 21-06-2020 09:25
#4
Hi Kyle, it looks more like a wasp: perhaps one of the Cynipoidea (Figitidae, Cynipidae...)
Hope this helps a bit, Eric
Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-06-2020 10:30
#5
Chalcidoidea, perhaps Encyrtidae, if not Aphelinidae.
Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 22:01
#6
Thanks!