Neomymar

Neomymar species can be distinguished from other Mymaridae by their reduced wing venation and specific antennal segment proportions. The forewing has a characteristic venation pattern with a relatively short marginal vein. The clava of the female antenna is typically 3-segmented. Males have filiform antennae with all segments similar in shape. The genus is most similar to Anagrus but differs in the structure of the mesosoma and the arrangement of setae on the wings.

Specimens have been collected in coastal and montane regions of California and Mexico. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented, though related fairyflies are typically associated with vegetation where host eggs are deposited.

Nearctic region: California (USA) and Mexico. The three described Nearctic species have restricted distributions within this range.

As with other Mymaridae, species of Neomymar function as egg parasitoids, potentially contributing to natural biological control of insect populations. However, specific ecosystem impacts have not been quantified.

• AnagrusSimilar small size and general body form, but Anagrus has distinct wing venation with a longer marginal vein and different antennal proportions.
• GonatocerusBoth are egg parasitoids in Mymaridae, but Gonatocerus species typically have more complex wing venation with distinct stigmal and postmarginal veins, and longer ovipositors relative to body size.

• egg parasitoid
• fairyfly
• Chalcidoidea
• Nearctic
• California endemic

• BugGuide
• GBIF taxonomy match
• iNaturalist taxon
• NCBI Taxonomy
• Catalogue of Life
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