Quadrastichus
A large genus with a worldwide distribution. Very difficult to identify to species level.
One single dorsal seta on the submarginal vein. The very similar genus Aprostocetus usually has at least 2 setae on the submarginal vein. Female funicle 3-segmented and male 4-segmented, notauli complete.
Unless identified by a recognized expert, explain how the specimen was identified and include photos of key features.
All year.
Parasitoids of Diptera, Cynipidae, Coleoptera, or eriophyid mites within galls.
Unknown.
Unknown.
Graham M.W.R. de V. (1991) A reclassification of the European Tetrastichinae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae): revision of the remaining genera. Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute, 49: 1-322.
AJ Cann
Leicester St Mary Magdalen
10 March 2026
AJ Cann
Leicester St Mary Magdalen
10 March 2026
AJ Cann
Leicester St Mary Magdalen
10 March 2026
AJ Cann
Leicester St Mary Magdalen
10 March 2026
1 seta on submarginal vein
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Eulophidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 10/03/2026 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 10/03/2026 (Cann, Alan)
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