Fig 1. Tainaniella sp.

Fig 2. Tainaniella sp.

Fig 3. Hind femur

Fig 4. Scutellum

Tainaniella Masi, 1929

Taxonomy

Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Chalcididae: Haltichellinae

Diagnosis

Scutellum prolonged posteriorly (Fig. 4).
Fore tibia with a relatively long spur.
Hind femur unilobed or bilobed (Fig. 3).
Preorbital carinae not strongly pronounced.
Basal tergites smooth and shiny.

Biology / Hosts

Unknown.

Distribution

India, Philippines, Sarawak, Singapore and Taiwan.

References

• Narendran, T.C. 1986. Family Chalcididae. (In: Subba Rao, B.R. & Hayat, M. (Eds) - The Chalcidoidea (Insecta: Hymenoptera) of India and the adjacent countries.) Oriental Insects 20:39.