Cyrtogaster vulgaris
Cyrtogaster vulgaris
2-3mm long metallic green-bronze-green wasp. Like most Pteromalids, they have elbowed (geniculate) antennae with a 13-segmented structure (including the tiny ring segments). The clypeus (the area above the mouthparts) usually has a distinct, slightly emarginated (notched) front edge.
Microscopic examination and photos of key features required.
In grasslands, gardens, and hedgerows - anywhere leaf-mining flies (Agromyzidae) are active.
All year.
Parasitoid of leaf-mining flies (Agromyzidae), including Phytomyza ilicis, the Holly Leaf-miner.
Common but under recorded.
Not often recorded.
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