Parnopes grandior?

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Parnopes grandior?

Postby Rui Andrade » 02 Mar 2016 16:02

I’m not sure, but it looks like Parnopes grandior. Can someone confirm this to me?

Locality: Sanxenxo, Spain
Date: August 2008
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Re: Parnopes grandior?

Postby Alex » 03 Mar 2016 00:46

Nice picture, you are spot on, its a male P. grandior.

It's the sole European member of the genus, and have many unique characters that immediately distinguishes it from other chrysidids i the area, such as the metallic first tergite followed by non-metallic red/pink tergites, four external tergites in the male, very long tongue (can be seen between the head and thorax), large tegulae that extends out and cover part of the wing base, white hair bands on the apical tergite, etc.

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Re: Parnopes grandior?

Postby Rui Andrade » 23 Mar 2016 07:37

First of all sorry for the late reply!
And thank you very much for the confirmation and the complete answer. Very useful! :D
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