Scientific name

Gonatopus nigricans (Perkins) variety pusanus (Olmi)

This variety (with no systematic value) is characterized by testaceous-ferruginous colour and is quite common in India. The typical G. nigricans is mostly black or brown. This species is one of the most common dryinids in Asia.

Taxonomic position

Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Dryinidae

Diagnosis

 Head
 Chela

Images

Host

On paddy.

Credits

Identified by Dr. Massimo Olmi. Factsheet prepared by Dr. Ankita Gupta.