259a (258b). Antennae arise at side and below free margin of clypeus; thorax
with some distinct
pits or wrinkles, often also head; scutellum without
sublateral lines but often with pitted
frenal line (Fig.A ); fore wing membrane flat, pubescent, without a tuft of
scales; frons
with median pitted groove; abdominal petiole longer than
wide; body black or slightly
metallic (Figs.B-D) (common in North American
collections)............................................
..........................................………... Pteromalidae (Spalangiinae).... [also see 294 and fly-par.htm ]
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C D
259b. Antennae arise slightly above free margin of clypeus; abdominal
petiole not visible
(Fig. A) (rare in North American
collections).....................................................
.........................................……................. Pteromalidae (Ceinae) [also see
Asaphinae & Eunotinae].
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A