 Fig 1. Eriaphytis - lateral view |
 Fig 2. Eriaphytis - lateral view |
Nomenclature
Eriaphytis Hayat, 1972c: 152. Type species: Eriaphytis orientalis Hayat, by original designation.
Diagnosis
- Antenna 7-segmented, formula 1132, with a distinct, large anellus
- Axillae large, projecting forwards, each axilla with 2 setae
- Scutellum large, hexagonal, with at least 10 setae
- Fore wing with marginal vein shorter than costal cell; submarginal vein with 5 setae, a seta present at the junction of parastigma and postmarginal vein; linea calva distinct
- Tarsal formula 5-5-5
Species in India
1. Eriaphytis chackoi Subba Rao
2. Eriaphytis orientalis Hayat
Hosts and habitat
Cerococcidae and Coccidae.
Selected references
- Hayat, M. 1998. Aphelinidae of India (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea): A taxonomic revision. Memoirs of Entomology, International. Volume 13. Associated Publishers, Gainesville, Florida. 416 pp.