Lathrolestes ensator (Brauns, 1898)

Figs. 17, 35, 63–66.

Tryphonopsis ensator Brauns, 1898: 63 . Holotype ♀, ZMHU [examined]. Type locality: Germany (Teschendorf, MecklenburgVorpommern).

Lathrolestes dilatatus Nordenström, 1905: 207 . Holotype ♀, MZLU [examined]. Type locality: Sweden (Halland).

Material. 1♂, SWEDEN, Småland, Torsås kommun, Söderåkra, Påboda. Malaise trap in garden N625636, E151637 (=TrapID 2046) 2008. vi.01–2008. vi.15 (=coll. event ID 2052), leg. SMTP, NHRS; 1♀, SWEDEN, Halland, Karup, 30.vi.1904, leg. Bengtsson, NHRS-HEVA000002035, NHRS; 1♀, SWEDEN, Halland, MZLU.

Diagnosis. This species differs from other species of the genus by the following character states: 1) clypeus distinctly separate from face, 2) malar space as long as basal mandibular width, 3) head broad behind eyes, 4) occipital carina complete, 5) propodeum without carinae, 6) ovipositor longer than metasoma, curved upwards, upper valve with nodus and without subapical dorsal notch at apex, lower valve with distinct teeth at apex.

Distribution. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus *, Canada (introduced in Quebec), Czech Republic, Germany, Iran, Netherlands, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.