AuthorJohansson, N. & van Achterberg, C.
Year2016
TitleRevision of the Palaearctic Gasteruption assectator aggregate, with special reference to Sweden (Hymenoptera, Gasteruptiidae)
TypePaper
SourceZooKeys Vol 615: 73-94.
IllustrationsColour photographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Gasteruption assectator is now three species. The most reliable characters are the shape and pubescence of the tip of the ovipositor sheath.

Gasteruption assectator is the only one recorded in GB.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentGasteruptionpennant waspsAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Gasteruptiidae
For identificationCurrentGasteruption assectatorLesser Pennant WaspAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Gasteruptiidae
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