Genus : Sphegigaster Spinola, 1811

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Diagnosis

Petiole present and long.
Gaster with second tergite the longest, distinctly longer than third, and the hind margin of the first tergite usually concave.
Occiput without carina.
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Family : Pteromalidae
Subfamily : Pteromalinae

Classification

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Overview

Sphegigaster is known from all continents except South America, with about 50 described species (Noyes, 2002; 2003). Species are parasitoids of various Diptera, especially Agromyzidae mining in leaves and other soft plant tissues (Boucek, 1988; Noyes 2002; 2003). More than one undetermined species may be present in the region, although they are not common.
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Identification

Keys to genera of Pteromalidae which include Sphegigaster include: Graham, 1969; Boucek & Rasplus, 1991 (Europe); Boucek (1988) (Australasia); Boucek & Heydon, 1997 (North America).
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