Linycus Cameron, 1903
Linycus is a small and well-defined genus. It is easily recognized based on the circular propodeal spiracle and the unique structure of the gastrocoeli. There are no undescribed species in North America but there are possibly 5-8 Neotropical species.
Palearctic Linycus species have been reard from the moth genera Depressaria (Depressaridae) and Larentia, although no North American species have yet been reared.
Diagnosis
- costulae well-developed
- propodeal spiracle circular
- propodeal apophyses produced into short, acute teeth
- gastrocoeli moderately well-developed but narrow, elongate and usually slightly oblique
- thyridia well-developed but narrow