Trichogramma erebus Pinto, 1999

Diagnosis. Genital capsule relatively narrow; volsellae extending only halfway to apex; ventral ridge indistinct; base of dorsal lamina without distinct notching or shoulders; posterior track of the hind wing elongated, approaching wing apex (Pinto 1999).

Comments. Among the South American species, the overall shape of the genital capsule of T. erebus resembles that of T. pretiosum, but the latter species can be separated by its more elongate flagelliform setae, less extensive hind wing setations, notched dorsal lamina, and shorter apical distance (Pinto 1999). Trichogramma erebus was collected in undisturbed habitats.

Type repository. National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C. (holotype); Natural History Museum, London; Canadian National Collection, Ottawa; University of California, Riverside (paratypes).

Type locality. Florida, USA.

Distribution in South America. Colombia.

Host. Eggs of an undetermined hesperiid ( Lepidoptera) on Desmodium sp. ( Fabaceae) (Pinto 1999).