Fig 1. Neochalcis sp. in habitus

Fig 2. Hind femur

Neochalcis Kirby, 1883

Taxonomy

Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Chalcididae: Haltichellinae

Diagnosis

Antennal toruli located little away from clypeus.
Apex of scutellum without large teeth (usually with two short dents but occasionally entire or rounded).
Ventral margin of hind femur with a characteristic and prominent dent followed by a comb of teeth (Fig. 2).
Hind tibia externally with an additional carina.
First tergite of gaster without longitudinal carinae at base often with distinct microsculptures.

Biology / Hosts

Unknown.

Distribution

Europe and Oriental region.

References

• Narendran, T.C. (1989). Oriental Chalcididae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). Zoological Monograph. Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Kerala, India. 441 pp.