Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Braconidae, Cheloninae

Posted by JariF on 16-07-2010 20:52
#1
Hi,

I don't know anything abouth Hymenoptera but wonder what this can opener is made for ? Very long hook on tip of abdomen. These fly with Miltogramminae in very hot sandy areas. July 15. 2010 Loviisa, Finland
Edited by JariF on 17-07-2010 18:53

Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-07-2010 21:29
#2
Braconidae, Cheloninae

Posted by JariF on 17-07-2010 18:52
#3
Thank's Paul. Still wondering what the hook is for :|

Jari

Posted by Jeroen K on 17-07-2010 19:03
#4
Could it be an ovipositor?

Posted by JariF on 17-07-2010 19:07
#5
I don't know but it's very sharp; just like a can opener :D

Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-07-2010 23:29
#6
Ovipositor it is.