313a (312b). First dorsal plate with longitudinal grooves; head and thorax dorsally often with

paired bristles (Fig.A); postmarginal vein shorter than stigmal, or even absent.

...............................................................................………........................... Pteromalidae (Erotolepsiinae)

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313b. First dorsal plate without distinct longitudinal grooves; head including large eyes, thorax

dorsally and wings regularly densely hairy, never with paired bristles (Fig.A);

postmargina vein much longer than stigmal........................…….......... Pteromalidae (Herbertiinae)

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