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Antennae (Text-figs. 177, 178): either the funicular segments are relatively 

 shorter, the first i-6i to 1-85 times, sixth 1-3 to 1-5 times, as long as broad, 

 and the clava is at least slightly longer than funicular segments five plus 

 six ; or the first funicular segment is at most 1-4 times as long as the 

 pedicellus. Flagellum often slightly clavate. Micropilosity of clava 

 usually extending at least a little way on to the first segment. Species often 

 smaller (length i-6 to 2-5 mm.) ........ 3 



(2) Legs relatively stouter, especially the hind femora which, excluding the 

 trochantellus, are only 3-8 to 4-5 times as long as broad. Antennal flagel- 

 lum (Text-fig. 177) relatively stouter, proximally slightly broader than the 

 pedicellus in profile. Gastral petiole tending to be short (1-5 to i-8 times 

 as long as broad). Body almost always bright green or blue-green 



hortensis Walker (p. 230) 



Legs relatively more slender, especially the hind femora which, excluding 

 trochantellus, are about five times as long as broad. Antennal flagellum 

 (Text-fig. 178) relatively more slender, proximally not or hardly stouter 

 than the pedicellus in profile. Gastral petiole tending to be relatively 

 longer. Body varying from bright green or blue to dull bronze 



maculata Walker (p. 231) 



Figs. 176-178. Miscogaster spp., $, antennae. 176, rufipes Walker ; 177, hortensis 



Walker ; 178, maculata Walker. 



