Haltichellinae
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Haltichella onatas
Haltichella onatas is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, first described by Walker in 1843. Like other members of the genus Haltichella, it belongs to the subfamily Haltichellinae, a group characterized by specific morphological features of the hind femora. The species is part of the diverse Chalcidoidea superfamily, one of the largest groups of parasitoid wasps. Information on its biology and host associations remains limited in available literature.
Haltichella rhyacioniae
Haltichella rhyacioniae is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, described by Gahan in 1927. The species epithet "rhyacioniae" indicates an association with moths of the genus Rhyacionia (pine tip moths), suggesting it is likely a parasitoid of these hosts. It belongs to the subfamily Haltichellinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including modified hind legs. Records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states.
Hockeria
Hockeria is a genus of chalcidid wasps in the family Chalcididae, first described by Walker in 1834. These are small parasitoid wasps belonging to the subfamily Haltichellinae. Members of this genus, like other chalcidids, are characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The genus has been recorded from scattered localities including Hawaii, Himachal Pradesh (India), and Hubei (China).
Hockeria bicolor
Hockeria bicolor is a species of parasitic wasp in the family Chalcididae, described by Halstead in 1990. It belongs to the subfamily Haltichellinae and tribe Haltichellini. The species epithet 'bicolor' refers to its two-colored appearance. Like other chalcidid wasps, it is likely a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records are not documented in the provided sources. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in eastern North America.
Hockeria eriensis
Hockeria eriensis is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, first described by Wallace in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Haltichellinae, a group characterized by reduced wing venation and often metallic coloration. The species is known from the Canadian prairies, with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan. As with other chalcidids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Hockeria tenuicornis
Hockeria tenuicornis is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, described by Girault in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Haltichellinae and tribe Haltichellini. The genus Hockeria is part of a diverse family of parasitoid wasps whose members are typically associated with other insects as hosts. The specific epithet "tenuicornis" refers to slender or thin antennae.