A new genus and species of apterous Doryctinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from Costa Rica.

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2007
Authors:K. C. Seltmann, Sharkey M. J.
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:1415
Pagination:17-24
ISSN:1175-5326
Keywords:Braconidae, Hymenoptera, New World, ocelli, Oroceguera andersoni, wingless
Abstract:

Oroceguera andersoni n. gen. and n. sp., an apterous braconid in the subfamily Doryctinae is described from Costa Rica. Portions of the diagnostic keys from Marsh (1997; 2002) are combined and updated to include this new genus. Diagnostic features are presented to distinguish it from other Doryctinae; its unusual morphology is discussed and conjecture is made on life history.

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Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith