Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptera or wasp? 5_7_1

Posted by kyle_leathers on 21-06-2020 03:53
#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 03:53
#2

Additional view

Posted by kyle_leathers on 21-06-2020 03:55
#3

Better Lighting

Posted by eklans on 21-06-2020 10:25
#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 11:30
#5

Chalcidoidea, perhaps Encyrtidae, if not Aphelinidae.

Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 23:01
#6

Thanks!