Trichacis
Small dark wasps with sharply elbowed antennae. Scutellum with a specialised area with a tuft of fine dense erect hair at the end. Frons smooth; temples receding behind the eyes. Club of the female antennae with 3–5 segments. Abdomen formed of six visible tergites.
Currently three species on the UK checklist but a recent paper suggest there may only be one, so we currently suggest recording these species at genus level.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos are required showing the key features. If keyed describe how it was identified and the key used.
Unknown.
Unknown.
Awad, J, Krogmann, L, & Talamas, E. (2023) Illuminating a dark taxon: Revision of European Trichacis Förster (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) reveals a glut of synonyms. Zootaxa, 5278(3), 563-577.
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
08 April 2026
female
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
08 April 2026
female
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
08 April 2026
propedium
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
08 April 2026
vertex
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Platygastridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 08/04/2026 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 08/04/2026 (Cann, Alan)
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