Siderostigma triatoma
| Siderostigma triatoma | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Siderostigma |
| Species: | S. triatoma |
| Binomial name | |
| Siderostigma triatoma Gozmány, 1978 | |
Siderostigma triatoma is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the braconid family. Siderostigma triatoma is found in places with rich vegetation such as forests and tropical regions. Although the exact host is not documented, recent documentation has showed it targeting small insects.[1][2]
Description
The species is very small (a few millimetres long), very narrow between the thorax and abdomen. It has a dark color (brown to black), sometimes with light marks. The wings are transparent and have visible vein patterns. The antennae are long and thread-like.
References
- ↑ "Triatoma infestans | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web". animaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- ↑ "Conenose Bugs ("Kissing Bugs") and Insects of Similar Appearance in Colorado | Colorado State University Extension". extension.colostate.edu. 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2026-03-20.