Mesopolobus tibialis
Description
Small (~2mm) metallic Chalcid wasp.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognized expert, explain how the specimen was identified and submit photos of key features.
Life History
Endoparasitoid of gall wasps (family Cynipidae).
UK Status
Unknown.
VC55 Status
Unknown.
GHunt
Oadby garden
15 April 2026
GHunt
Oadby garden
15 April 2026
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Pteromalidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 15/04/2026 (Hunt, Graham)
- Last record:
- 15/04/2026 (Hunt, Graham)
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