Carrot Wasps (Gasteruptiidae) - 24 Species, Identification & Facts

Gasteruption barnstoni

Identification: In eastern US, distinguished by the long ovipositor (~2.2x forewing) and black tegulae. Frequently not identifiable in photos.

Gasteruption floridanum

Identification: In eastern US, distinguished by the long ovipositor (~1.8x forewing), reddish tegula, entirely black pronotum, and no white stripe down the length of the fore and mid tibiae. Frequently not identifiable in photos.

Gasteruption jaculator

Length 10 to 18 mm. As with all species in this family, the abdomen is joined to the top of the thorax, in side view. The head and thorax are black. The abdomen which is broader at the posterior end is black with a broad orange band. A striking featu

Gasteruption minutum

There are five Gasteruption species on the British checklist. The female Gasteruption minutum can be distinguished because of its short ovipositor. Female: Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required showing the female ovipositor. F

Gasteruption tarsatorium

Identification: In eastern US, the nominate subspecies is distinguished by the long ovipositor (~ 2.1x forewing), reddish tegulae and posterior corners of pronotum, and white stripe down the length of the fore and mid tibiae. Frequently not identifia