Posted by Carnifex on 21-07-2025 20:43
#1
On a dead beech tree in northern Hesse (Germany), mid July.
Eupelmus or a different genus? There are several ones that look quite similar to me
Edited by Carnifex on 23-07-2025 19:47
Posted by eklans on 24-07-2025 08:43
#3
Calosota is correct - and it could be a female
Calosota acron - based on the colouration of the legs and wing venation.
Gibson GAP (2010) : Calosota Curtis (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eupelmidae) – review of the New World and European fauna including revision of species from the West Indies and Central and North America.
ZooKeys 55:1–75. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.55.490