Aprostocetus

Aprostocetus

Description

This is the largest genus in the family Eulophidae with nearly 1,000 species described worldwide and over 100 UK species. Very difficult to identify to species level. 

Aprostocetus: Submarginal vein in forewing with 2-5 (usually 3 or more) dorsal setae, propodeum with an unbranched medial carina (ridge).
Tetrastichus: Submarginal vein in forewing with one dorsal seta, propodeum with a carina (ridge) branched like an inverted "Y".
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. 

Life History

Parasitoids with a very wide range of host insects. 

UK Status

Common.

VC55 Status

Unknown.

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