Forum Entomologi Italiani

Hi,
The most likely candidate is Anastatus lichtensteini. They are parasitoids in mantid oothecae.
Lucian

San Biagio, 20 gennaio

Also Anastatus catalonicus is rather common in mediterranean counties and appear all black with some metallic hue;
i have collected both the species with Mantis religiosa ootheca and with malayse trap.

Adriano cazzuoli

grazie :-)

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Gigi