Family Chalcedectidae
Chalcedectidae is a family in the order Hymenoptera. Browse 16 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Chalcedectidae (16)
Chalcedectus caelata
Chalcedectus caelata
Identification: Purple or blue metallic highlights, female with deeply emarginated tergite 2, and both male and female with distinct teeth on the inner margin of the hind femur.
Chalcedectus maculipennis
Chalcedectus maculipennis
Identification: Body metallic green to copper, with a prominent infuscated spot in the wing.
Chalcedectus atratus
Chalcedectus atratus
Chalcedectus bisculpturatus
Chalcedectus bisculpturatus
Chalcedectus copelandi
Chalcedectus copelandi
Chalcedectus histrionicus
Chalcedectus histrionicus
Chalcedectus hyalinipennis
Chalcedectus hyalinipennis
Chalcedectus indraneela
Chalcedectus indraneela
Chalcedectus lanei
Chalcedectus lanei
Chalcedectus mabeabai
Chalcedectus mabeabai
Chalcedectus madagascarensis
Chalcedectus madagascarensis
Chalcedectus prolixus
Chalcedectus prolixus
Chalcedectus schroderae
Chalcedectus schroderae
Chalcedectus striolatus
Chalcedectus striolatus
Chalcedectus tankwa
Chalcedectus tankwa
Chalcedectus texanus
Chalcedectus texanus