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10.3897/jhr.29.869 2011-02-08 jhr

Two new synonyms in Oriental Crabronidae (Hymenoptera) Pulawski,Wojciech Indonesia Malaysia Malaygorytes konishi Argogorytes matangensis Cerceris bantamensis Cerceris ferox Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 1-7 Malaygorytes konishii Nemkov, 1999 (now Argogorytes konishii) from Western Malaysia is synonymized with Argogorytes matangensis (Turner, 1914) from Eastern Malaysia. Cerceris bantamensis van der Vecht, 1964 from Java is synonymized with Cerceris ferox F. Smith, 1856 (which also occurs in Sumatra and Malaysia). Recognition characters of the two species are discussed and illustrated. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.869 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.869 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1559/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1559/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.867 2011-02-08 jhr

Characteristics of the cocoon and natural history of the gregarious Meteorus restionis sp. n. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Meteorinae) from Costa Rica Barrantes,Gilbert Triana,Emilia Shaw,Scot Jones,Guinevere cocoon traits gregarious species sex ratio Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 9-21 A new species of a gregarious Meteorus wasp (Braconidae) constructs an unusual cocoon mass. Meteorus restionis sp. n. is described and distinguished from similar species. Cocoons of M. restionis are dark-brown, ovoid, and they are attached perpendicularly by their posterior end along a long, suspended cable. The cable is formed by intertwined, independent threads which are glued together at irregular intervals along its length, suggesting a certain degree of cooperation or at least tolerance among larvae during the construction of the cable. Intertwining and gluing the individual threads in a single cable presumably gives it a greater resistance against wind and other environmental stress. Prior to emergence the wasp cuts a neat, circular cap at the anterior end of its cocoon, and the cap remains attached by some threads to the rest of the cocoon. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.867 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.867 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1560/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1560/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.877 2011-02-08 jhr

A review of New World Eurytenes s. str. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Opiinae) Walker,Andrea Wharton,Robert Parasitoid endoparasite Agromyzidae pterostigma Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 23-46 The New World species of Eurytenes Foerster sensu stricto (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Opiinae) are revised, and a key to these species is presented. Four new species are described: Eurytenes (Eurytenes) dichromus sp. n. from Texas, E. (E.) microsomus sp. n. from Texas, E. (E.) pachycephalus sp. n. from Mexico, and E. (E.) ormenus sp. n. from Mexico. Eurytenes abnormis (Wesmael) is redescribed for comparison, and its host records are reviewed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.877 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.877 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1561/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1561/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.865 2011-02-08 jhr

The generic placement and identity of Ichneumon punctum Shaw (Hymenoptera, Mymaridae), and designation of a neotype Huber,John Camptoptera punctum history correct generic placement new synonym Anaphes Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 47-63 Ichneumon punctum Shaw, 1798, currently the type species of Anaphes, is shown to be a species of Camptoptera and is transferred to that genus as Camptoptera punctum Shaw, comb. n. A neotype from England, the type locality, is designated and described in order to define the species objectively and thus settle over two centuries of doubt about the species identity. Camptoptera punctum is compared to C. foersteri Girault, newly reported from the UK, and C. saintpierrei, the only other species so far reported from the UK. All three species are illustrated. Camptoptera aula, Debauche, syn. n., is synonymized under C. foersteri, whose host is likely Cis sp., possibly boleti Scopoli (Coleoptera: Ciidae). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.865 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.865 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1562/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1562/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.872 2011-02-08 jhr

Discovery of Rodrigama Gauld in the Old World, with description of two new species (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Poemeniinae) Matsumoto,Rikio Broad,Gavin Taxonomy biogeography distribution Taiwan Japan Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 65-75 Two new species of the genus Rodrigama (Gauld) are described: R. gauldi sp. n. from Ryukyus, Japan and R. takakuwai sp. n. from Taiwan. The genus Rodrigama was known from a single Costa Rican species and these new species are the first representatives of the genus in the Old World. The distribution of these species in the Palaearctic/Oriental Region reinforces the hypothesis that the Poemeniinae originated in the north temperate region and diversified into tropical regions, and that the Costa Rican R. gamezi is a relict of a group that once had a wider distribution. A key to the species of the genus is provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.872 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.872 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1563/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1563/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.868 2011-02-08 jhr

Unusual host carrying by a parasitoid wasp (Braconidae, Braconinae, Pycnobraconoides) Quicke,Donald Marshall,Stephen / none / Journal of Hymenoptera Research 20: 77-79 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.868 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.868 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1564/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1564/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.21.870 2011-03-10 jhr

The genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Masarinae) in Southern Africa. Part IV. New and little known species with complete venation Gess,Friedrich Southern Africa taxonomy floral associations Journal of Hymenoptera Research 21: 1-39 In this publication, the fourth of a projected series revising the Afrotropical species of the genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Masarinae), 14 species with complete venation are dealt with. Ten new species are described: arenaria, atlantica and luteomandibulata from the seaboard of the Western Cape of South Africa, namibensis from south-western Namibia and carolinae, frontalis, scutellaris, setaria, setositerminalis and upingtonensis from the Northern Cape of South Africa. The hitherto unknown female of namaquensis Gess and the males of persephone Richards and vagepunctata Richards are described. The identity of the male of parcepunctata Richards as described by Richards is confirmed. A key to facilitate the separation of the sympatric and generally similar looking frontalis, scutellaris, setositerminalis and vagepunctata is given. Extensive collection data pertaining to most of the species contribute to the knowledge of their distribution and floral associations. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.21.870 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.21.870 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1565/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1565/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.21.873 2011-03-10 jhr

Sting microsculpture in the digger wasp Bembix rostrata (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) Matushkina,Natalia Morphology sting apparatus ovipositor Journal of Hymenoptera Research 21: 41-52 The sting microsculpture of the digger wasp Bembix rostrata (Fabricius, 1781) (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) is studied with the scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the first time. As in many other hymenopterans, the second valvifer of B. rostrata possesses two fields of styloconic sensilla (hair plates) of proprioceptive function. The presence of two paired fields of campaniform sensilla on the second valvula and second valvifer is first shown in an apoid wasp. The first and the second valvulae bear scattered sensilla-like structures on the external surface, more numerous apically. The first valvula has two subapical barbs externally and a pair of valvilli on its inner surface, whereas the outer surface of the second valvula is smooth. The third valvula is sclerotized externally, consisting of proximal and distal parts, and bearing four sensilla morphotypes of mechanoreceptive and probably chemoreceptive functions. The inner surface of the valvulae and the membranous cuticle that is touching the sting have microstructures of different shapes directed distally. Functional aspects of characters studied are discussed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.21.873 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.21.873 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1566/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1566/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.21.875 2011-03-10 jhr

Two new brachypterous species of Heterospilus Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Doryctinae) from the Nearctic region Kula,Robert Apterous aptery brachyptery parasitoid taxonomy Journal of Hymenoptera Research 21: 53-64 Two new species, Heterospilus belokobylskiji Kula, sp. n. and Heterospilus vincenti Kula, sp. n., from the Nearctic Region are described and differentiated from all other New World species of Doryctinae that exhibit brachyptery or aptery. They are the first brachypterous species of Heterospilus Haliday known in the New World and increase the total number of brachypterous species in the genus to four worldwide. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.21.875 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.21.875 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1567/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1567/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.21.876 2011-03-10 jhr

Hilltopping behavior by males of Tachysphex menkei Pulawski (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) Alcock,John Mating system Arizona Journal of Hymenoptera Research 21: 65-70 Males of the little known crabronid wasp Tachysphex menkei Pulawski engage in hilltopping behavior at the peak of Usery Mountain in central Arizona. Males are active at midday in the late spring at this location. Individuals perch on and launch out and back flights from small rocks near prominent plants growing at the highest parts of the undulating ridgeline that makes up the peak. The same set of sites attracted two generations of males (in 2009 and 2010). If site-faithful males are territorial, resident males (those that returned to their perches over at least two days) should be larger on average than the males that replace them after the residents have been removed. This expectation was met. In keeping with the hypothesis that hilltopping is a mating system of last resort, only a few males were seen on any given day and no females were observed, suggesting that the population of the species is small and dispersed, at least in central Arizona. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.21.876 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.21.876 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1568/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1568/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.22.1617 2011-09-28 jhr

Nematinae (Tenthredinidae) of Thailand, with notes on other southeastern Asian nematines Smith,David sawflies Symphyta southeastern Asia Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22: 1-27 Nine species in five genera of Nematinae are recorded for the first time from Thailand:  Trichiocampus namtokensis, n. sp., Dineura sharkeyi, n. sp.,  Moricella rueaensis, n. sp., Nematus saodaoi, n. sp.,  Pristiphora chalybeata Benson, Pristiphora ettera, n. sp.,  Pristiphroa inthanoni, n. sp.,   Pristiphora annetna, n. sp., and Pristiphora phahompoki, n. sp.   A key is given for the genera and species of Thailand.   New records and description of the male are given for P. borneensis Forsius from Sabah, Malaysia, and a new record is given for P. sinensis Wong from China. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.22.1617 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.22.1617 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1573/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1573/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.22.871 2011-09-28 jhr

The genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Masarinae) in Southern Africa. Part V. New and little known species with incomplete venation Gess,Friedrich / none / Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22: 29-43 In this publication, the fifth of a projected series revising the Afrotropical species of the genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Masarinae), six species with incomplete venation are dealt with. Two new species are described, aenea from southern Namibia and aerosa from the Northern Cape of South Africa. These two species with greenish-metallic or broze-metallic head and mesosoma are compared with the known and similar looking helichrysi (Richards) and metallescens von Schulthess. Two further known species are dealt with, namely capensis Kohl and senecionis (Richards). Extensive collection data pertaining to most of the species contribute to the knowledge of their distribution and floral associations./ info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.22.871 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.22.871 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1572/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1572/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.22.1142 2011-09-28 jhr

Tiphiidae Wasps of Madagascar (Hymenoptera, Tiphiidae) Kimsey,Lynn Tiphiidae Anthobosca Meria Mesa Methocha Myzinella Tiphia Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22: 45-68 The tiphiid wasp fauna of Madagascar consists of 28 endemic species, including 12 species of Anthobosca (Anthoboscinae), nine species of Methocha (Methochinae), two species of Tiphia (Tiphiinae) and in the Myzininae three species of Meria, eight species of Mesa and two species of Myzinella. Seven species of Methocha, arcuata, depressa, flavipalpus, impunctata, nasiformis, robusta and strigosa, and one species of Myzinella, minima, are described as new. All of the genera are shared with mainland Africa. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.22.1142 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.22.1142 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1571/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1571/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.22.1299 2011-09-28 jhr

A revision of Thai Agathidinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), with descriptions of six new species. Stoelb,Stephanie Sharkey,Michael Thailand parasitoid wasp Agathidinae taxonomy systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22: 69-132 The Thai fauna of eleven agathidine genera, i.e., Biroia, Braunsia, Camptothlipsis, Coccygidium, Cremnops, Cremnoptoides, Disophrys, Earinus, Gyrochus, Lytopylus, and Troticus, are revised. 25 species are treated, 20 of which are found in Thailand and five that are likely to occur there. Six new species are described, i.e., Braunsia chaweewanae, Camptothlipsis annemariae, Camptothlipsis sheilae, Coccygidium mastigion, Coccygidium phaeoscapos, and Cremnoptoides yui. The following new synonomies are proposed: Isopronotum seminigripenne Enderlein, Isopronotum seminigripenne Enderlein, Isoptronotum seminigripenne rufescens, Enderlein Isopronotum tricolor Enderlein, Biroia soror Achterberg and Long, are all synonymized with Biroia fuscicornis (Cameron 1903). Braunsia pumatica van Achterberg and Long is synonymized with Braunsia fumipennis (Cameron 1899). Braunsia devriesi van Achterberg and Long is synonymized with Braunsia smithii (Dalla Torre 1898). Cremnops malayensis Bhat and Agathis nigritarsus Cameron 1899 are synonymized with Cremnops desertor (Linneaus 1758). Disophrys macilifera van Achterberg and Long is synonymized with Disophrys strigata Enderlein 1920. Disophrys guymanhi van Achterberg and Long is synonymized with Disophrys subfaciata (Brullé, 1846). Agathis burmensis (Bhat & Gupta, 1977) is synonymized with Lytophylus ebulus (Nixon 1950). Disophrys ornatipennis Cameron 1905 is transferred to Gyrochus ornatipennis (Cameron 1905) n. comb. Agathis flavipennis Brullé is transferred to Gyrochus flavipennis (Brullé 1846) n. comb. Troticus melanopterous Cameron is removed from the genus Cremnops and reinstated in Troticus. Keys to the genera of Thai Agathidinae and keys to the species of each genus with multiple species are presented. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.22.1299 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.22.1299 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1570/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1570/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.22.2099 2011-09-28 jhr

Description of two techniques to increase efficiency in processing and curating minute arthropods, with special reference to parasitic Hymenoptera Gates,Michael Buffington,Matthew Chalcidoidea Cynipoidea crystal polystyrene vacuum pump curation dehydration Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22: 133-140 We describe and illustrate two techniques for enhancing curatorial and processing efficiency as it pertains to parasitic Hymenoptera (Chalcidoidea, Cynipoidea). These techniques were developed in response not only to the massive number of parasitoids that have been acquired through various biodiversity studies, but also the difficulty in mobilizing the human resources to curate this material. The first technique uses small, crystal polystyrene boxes with tight-fitting lids to store dehydrated specimens prior to mounting. Locality information is affixed to the box and specimens are spread in a layer for ease of examination by researchers. Solutions for managing static electricity within the specimen boxes are discussed. The second involves a vacuum pump connected to a funnel with a filtration membrane and flask apparatus to rapidly dehydrate hard-bodied parasitoids (Figitidae) that are not subject to collapse during air-drying. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.22.2099 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.22.2099 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1569/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1569/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1548 2011-10-21 jhr

Review of the Asian wood-boring genus Euxiphydria (Hymenoptera, Symphyta, Xiphydriidae) Smith,David Shinohara,Akihiko woodborers Palearctic Oriental Hyperxiphia Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 1-22 Five species of Euxiphydria are recognized, E. leucopoda Takeuchi, 1938, from Japan, E. potanini (Jakovlev, 1891) from Japan, Russia, Korea, and China, E. pseudoruficeps Okutani, 1966, from Taiwan, E. vietnamensis, sp. n. from Vietnam, and E. shaanxiana, sp. n., from China. Euxiphydria subtrifida Maa, 1944, is considered a new synonym of E. potanini. A key and illustrations are given to distinguish the species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1548 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1548 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1579/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1579/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1659 2011-10-21 jhr

Two new genera of Rogadinae (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Braconidae) from Thailand Quicke,Donald Butcher,Buntika Rogadini Clinocentrini Aleiodes parasitoid new species Malaise trap Kerevata Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 23-34 Confusocentrus panturat gen. n., sp. n., and Quasimodorogas confusus gen. n., sp. n., both from Thailand, are described as new and illustrated. Confusocentrus has a long ovipositor, no division between face and clypeus, an enlarged and heavily sclerotized and sculptured syntergite with subsequent ones weakly sclerotized and retracted. It resembles an heavily sculptured Clinocentrus species except for the merged face and clypeus, and the lack of transverse sculpture on the 3rd tergite. Quasimodorogas has a claw with a pointed basal lobe and an highly humped mesosoma, short metasoma, and a basally very narrow 1st metasomal tergite thus showing affinities with the Colastomion subgroup of the Rogadini. In addition it has various unique features including no separation between the base of the hind tibial spurs (unlike in Aleiodes with comb, in which it is interupted at level of inner spur) and metasoma with foveolate tergites 2–5. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1659 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1659 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1578/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1578/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1663 2011-10-21 jhr

A new derived species group of Aleiodes parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Rogadinae) from Asia with descriptions of three new species Butcher,Buntika Smith,M. Alex Quicke,Donald Aleiodini Oriental cryptic species colour variation Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 35-42 Three new species of Asian Aleiodes are described and illustrated: A.spurivena sp. n. from Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal and India; A. spurivenaduplus sp. n. from Vietnam; A. spurivenatriplus from Western Malaysia. The first two of these are differentiated based on the bar-coding, 5’ region of the cytochrome oxidase 1 gene. All three are morphologically extremely uniform and can be recognised from other Aleiodes species by the presence of a reclivous spur arising from fore wing vein 1–1A. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1663 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1663 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1577/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1577/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1100 2011-10-21 jhr

A new genus of Agathidinae with the description of a new species parasitic on Samea multiplicalis (Guenée) Sharkey,Michael Parys,Katherine Stoelb,Stephanie parasitoid wasps Neothlipsis Lepidoptera taxonomy systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 43-53 A new genus of Agathidinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), Neothlipsis, is proposed to include 10 species. Nine of these species were formerly included in the polyphyletic genus Therophilus Wesmael 1837, formerly referred to as Bassus. A new species, Neothlipsis parysae, parasitic on Samea multiplicalis (Guenée), is described. The ten described species transferred to Neothlipsis are:, Neothlipsis agathoides, comb. n. for Bassus agathoides Newton and Sharkey 2000; Neothlipsis agilis, comb. n. for Bassus agilis Cresson 1868; Neothlipsis brevicauda, comb. n. for Bassus brevicaudus Muesebeck 1932; Neothlipsis californica, comb. n. for Bassus californicus Muesebeck 1927; Neothlipsis cincta, comb. n. for Microdus cinctus Cresson 1873; Neothlipsis coleophorae, comb. n. for Bassus coleophorae Rowher 1915; Neothlipsis discolor, comb. n. for Microdus discolor Cresson 1873; Neothlipsis nigricoxa, comb. n. for Microdus nigricoxus Provancher 1886; Neothlipsis petiolate, comb. n. for Bassus petiolatus Muesebeck 1932; Neothlipsis taeniativentris, comb. n. for Microdus taeniativentris Enderlein 1920. Phylogenetic analyses support the sister relationship between the new genus and Camptothlipsis. The type material of the new species is deposited at the Hymenoptera Institute Collection at the University of Kentucky, the United States National Museum, the Florida State Collection of Arthropods, and the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1100 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1100 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1576/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1576/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1974 2011-10-21 jhr

The identity of Scambus planatus (Hartig, 1838) and Scambus ventricosus (Tschek, 1871) as seasonal forms of Scambus calobatus (Gravenhorst, 1829) in Europe (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae, Ephialtini) Shaw,Mark Jennings,Malcolm Quicke,Donald Parasitoid synonymy Quercus acorns Cydia Curculio Acrobasis Microtypus Janus Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 55-64 Through both natural and experimental rearings, supported by DNA sequence data (CO1, ITS2 and EF1α) as well as examination of material in collections, it is shown that the European nominal taxa Scambus planatus and Scambus ventricosus comprise the spring-emerging generation of Scambus calobatus, the typical form of which occurs as adults in late summer and autumn. The “planatus” form is shown to be the teneral (unhardened) version of the “ventricosus” form. The following synonymies are proposed: Scambus calobatus (Gravenhorst, 1829) = S. planatus (Hartig, 1838), syn. n. = S. ventricosus (Tschek, 1871), syn. n. Molecular data point to incidental natural rearings of a further two species, represented by single specimens. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1974 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1974 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1575/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1575/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.23.1595 2011-10-21 jhr

Genus Cryptopimpla Taschenberg new to Sulawesi, Indonesia, with description of a new species (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Banchinae) Takasuka,Keizo Watanabe,Kyohei Konishi,Kazuhiko Atrophini Cryptopimpla sulawesiensis sp. n. Gorontalo Oriental region taxonomy Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 65-75 Cryptopimpla sulawesiensis sp. n. (Ichneumonidae: Banchinae: Atrophini) is described from the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia (Sundaland). This is the first known representative of the genus in Indonesia and is also the southernmost record of Cryptopimpla in the Oriental region. The presence of Cryptopimpla in Sulawesi, which belongs to Wallacea, indicates the potential distribution of Cryptopimpla in the Indochina Peninsula, Sundaland (other than Sulawesi Is.) and possibly Australia, where there have been no records of the genus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.23.1595 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.23.1595 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1574/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1574/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.1811 2012-01-10 jhr

Trigonalidae (Hymenoptera) of Madagascar Smith,David Tripotin,Pierre Afrotropical hyperparasitoids Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 1-25 Seven species of the primarily hyperparasitoid family Trigonalidae are reported from Madagascar: Orthogonalys brevis Smith & Tripotin, sp. n., Orthogonalys gigantea Benoit, 1951; O. hova Bischoff, 1933; O. maculata Bischoff, 1933; Orthogonalys parahova Smith & Tripotin, sp. n., O. seyrigi Bischoff, 1933; and Trigonalys natalensis Kriechbaumer, 1894. Diagnoses and a key to species are given. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.1811 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.1811 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1587/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1587/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.1828 2012-01-10 jhr

Nesting habits, alternative nesting strategies and female territoriality of the cockroach-hunting solitary wasp Penepodium luteipenne (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) Buys,Sandor Behaviour biology cleptoparasitism Podiini. Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 27-41 The nesting behaviour of the cockroach-hunting solitary wasp Penepodium luteipenne (Fabricius, 1804) is described, including five different nesting tactics: digging of new nests, use of pre-existing burrows in the soil, brood parasitism of open nests, brood parasitism of closed nests, and nest usurpation. Observations of a peculiar female territorial behaviour are also provided. Knowledge of the behaviour of other species of the tribe Podiini is summarized and compared with the behaviour of P. luteipenne. This study is based on nesting females observed in the Biological Reserve of Poço das Antas, an area in southeastern Brazil covered by Atlantic Forest. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Review Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.1828 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.1828 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1586/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1586/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.2091 2012-01-10 jhr

Wing wear is a poor estimate of age in Cerceris fumipennis (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) Nalepa,Christine ageing ground-nesting Buprestidae biosurveillance smoky-winged beetle bandit Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 43-46 No abstract - it is a short communication. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.2091 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.2091 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1585/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1585/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.1888 2012-01-10 jhr

A new species of Hadrocryptus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Cryptinae), with the first account of the biology for the genus Broad,Gavin Barthélémy,Christophe Xenorhynchium Zethus Isodontia diodon taxonomy host Sphecinae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 47-57 A new species of the cryptine genus Hadrocryptus is described based on specimens reared from bamboo trap nests in Hong Kong. Hadrocryptus perforator sp. nov. is an ectoparasitoid of aculeate Hymenoptera larvae and prepupae of the families Vespidae (Eumeninae) and Sphecidae. These are the first host records for this genus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.1888 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.1888 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1584/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1584/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.1909 2012-01-10 jhr

A new species-group of Camptothlipsis (Braconidae: Agathidinae) from South Africa, with notes on the evolution of long mouthparts Tucker,Erika Sharkey,Michael Stoelb,Stephanie Agathidinae lingualongis long mouthparts systematics phylogeny endemism Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 59-74 A new species-group of Camptothlipsis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae), Lingualongis, endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa is proposed and three new species are described, i.e., Camptothlipsis lingualongis, Camptothlipsis aagota, and Camptothlipsis inertusursus. Phylogenetic analyses support this as a distinct monophyletic group within Camptothlipsis. The phenomenon of elongate mouthparts in Hymenoptera and the unusual multiple evolution of such within the agathidines are briefly discussed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.1909 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.1909 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1583/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1583/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.2292 2012-01-10 jhr

Redescritpion of Mononeuron duguetiae Fischer (Braconidae, Doryctinae), a gall associated species on Duguetia furfuracea (St. Hil.) (Annonaceae) Nunes,Juliano Penteado-Días,Angelica M. Ceccarelli,Fadia Zaldivar-Riveron,Alejandro redescription Braconidae Doryctinae gall associated Mononeuron Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 75-84 We redescribe the poorly known, gall associated doryctine wasp Mononeuron duguetiae Fischer (Braconidae) based on museum and recently collected material. This species shares various morphological features with the members of the also gall associated Allorhogas Gahan, suggesting their close relationship. A Bayesian phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial (COI) and nuclear (28S) markers recovered M. duguetiae within a clade with another five gall associated doryctine genera + Heterospilus Haliday. Surprisingly, M. duguetiae was recovered, though with low support, as the sister taxon of a Monitoriella Hedqvist + Labania Hedqvist clade, and not closely related to Allorhogas. Information is provided about the galls on Duguetia furfuracea (St. Hil.) (Annonaceae) where the specimens of M. duguetiae were reared. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.2292 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.2292 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1582/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1582/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.2300 2012-01-10 jhr

Two new species of Pambolus (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) from Jamaica Martínez,Juan José Ceccarelli,Fadia Zaldivar-Riveron,Alejandro Caribbean Hormiinae Pambolinae Taxonomy Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 85-93 Pambolus albospina sp. n. and Pambolus rastafari sp. n. are described from Jamaica. Pambolus rastafari can be distinguished from all other Neotropical species of the genus by its antennal color pattern and the smooth sculpture of the head and mesoscutum. Pambolus albospina is morphologically close to P. hemitaeniatus van Achterberg, from which it can be distinguished by the number of white antennal segments and the sculpture on the first metasomal tergite. These two new species constitute the first records of the genus for the Caribbean Islands. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.2300 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.2300 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1581/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1581/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.24.2155 2012-01-10 jhr

The genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Masarinae) in Southern Africa. Part VI. New and little known species both with complete and incomplete venation Gess,Friedrich Southern Africa taxonomy floral associations Journal of Hymenoptera Research 24: 95-115 In this publication, the sixth of a projected series revising the Afrotropical species of the genus Quartinia Ed. André, 1884 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Masarinae), 11 species (8 with complete venation and 3 with incomplete venation) are dealt with.Two new species, carpenteri and latigena are described, as are the hitherto unknown males of artemus Richards and luteomandibulata Gess.Quartinia atlantica Gess 2011, for which only the female was known, is sunk into synonymy with Q. namaquensis Gess 2007, for which only the male was known, females previously erroneously ascribed to the latter (Gess 2011a) being those of Q. conchicola Gess 2007.Augmented collecting data and, in most instances, flower visiting records are given for arenaria Gess, artemis Richards, bonaespei Gess, luteomandibulata Gess, namaqua Gess, namaquensis Gess, niveopicta von Schulthess, propinqua von Schulthess and vagepunctata von Schulthess. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.24.2155 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.24.2155 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1580/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1580/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2565 2012-03-23 jhr

Trimodal adult emergence in summer generations of the rose sawfly Arge nigrinodosa (Hymenoptera, Argidae) Kawasaki,Maya Fujita,Mariko Sakurai,Atsushi Maeto,Kaoru Bet-hedging partial summer diapause polymodal emergence risk-spreading stochastic polyphenism voltinism Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 1-14 We explored the variable adult emergence in summer generations of a multivoltine sawfly [Arge nigrinodosa (Argidae)], larvae of which feed gregariously on the foliage of Rosa spp. (Rosaceae), and its ecological significance. The sawfly showed a trimodal adult emergence under long-day conditions in the laboratory. Following the first and largest cluster of emergence, a small tail of slightly delayed emergence was observed, which most likely was heritable. The third cluster of emergence after nonheritable partial diapause in prepupae seemed to match the synchronous emergence of a portion of adults in September under field conditions, probably a risk-spreading (i.e., bet-hedging) strategy to cope with food shortage during unpredictable periods of drought in summer. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2565 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2565 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1594/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1594/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2903 2012-03-23 jhr

Beldonea Cameron (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae, Tenthredininae) new to Thailand, and the males of B. Okutanii and B. Impunctata Smith,David none Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 15-18 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2903 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2903 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1593/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1593/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.1810 2012-03-23 jhr

Trigonalidae (Hymenoptera) from cacao agroforestry systems in northeastern Brazil, with two new species of Trigonalys Westwood Santos,Bernardo Aguiar,Alexandre Tedesco,Anazélia Hyperparasitoid Trigonalyidae Trigonaloidea Malaise Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 19-33 A survey of Trigonalidae from cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) agroforestry systems in southern Bahia, northeastern Brazil, is conducted. A total of 65 specimens were studied, and three species are recognized. Trigonalys melanoleuca Westwood is diagnosed and illustrated. Two new species are described and illustrated. Trigonalys erythrocephala sp. n. has most of head reddish brown; metasomal armature in sternum III conspicuous, Y-shaped; supra-antennal elevation conspicuous; hind coxa with sharp lateral angles, its dorso-mesal portion strigate; legs entirely dark brown; and fore wing lightly infuscate, darker towards anterior margin. Trigonalys gotica sp. n. with body blackish or dark brown and with pale yellow marks; mesopleuron with an oblique mark; female armature absent; frons and vertex punctate-areolate; supra-antennal elevation subtle; propodeal foramen V-shaped; and fore wing vein M arising distinctly basad to 1cu-a. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.1810 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.1810 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1592/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1592/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2396 2012-03-23 jhr

A review of the genus Larrisson Menke, 1967, and description of the new genus Larrissa (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) Pulawski,Wojciech Taxonomy revision Larrisson new genus Larrissa Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 35-82 Larrisson menkei Pagliano, 1995, is transferred to Clitemnestra comb. n. and twelve new species of Larrisson are described: armatus, carinatus, latifrons, niger, orbitalis, punctatus, quintus, spinosus, sulcatus, tegularis, tibialis, and variegatus, all from Australia. Based on a cladistic analysis of the genus, Larrisson nedymus Menke is transferred to Larrissa gen. n. Additional locality records are provided for Larrisson abnormis Turner, azyx Menke, rieki Menke, and for Larrissa nedyma (Menke). An updated key to the species of Larrisson and Larrissa is provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2396 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2396 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1591/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1591/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2442 2012-03-23 jhr

A new species of Masarina Richards 1962 from southern Africa, description of the female of M. ceres Gess 1997 and supplementary data on three other species of the genus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Masarinae) Gess,Friedrich Southern Africa taxonomy floral associations Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 83-92 A new species of Masarina Richards 1961, M. gabymariae, associated with Hermannia (Mahernia) diffusa L., Malvaceae: Sterculioideae) is described from a relict patch of Swartland Granite Renosterveld at Darling in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and the hitherto unknown female of M. ceres Gess 1997 is described from Graafwater in the same province. Supplementary collecting data are given for three other species of the genus, M. hyalinipennis Richards 1962, M. mixta Richards 1962 and M. strucki Gess 1988. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2442 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2442 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1590/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1590/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2519 2012-03-23 jhr

New species of the rare genera Dentigaster Zettel, 1990 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Cheloninae) and Minanga Cameron, 1906 (Sigalphinae) from French Guiana Sharkey,Michael Braet,Yves identification key French Guyana insect Neotropics parasitoid Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 93-102 Two new species, recently discovered in French Guiana, are described. Minanga angelus sp. n., is the second species from the New World and the first Neotropical species. Dentigaster brullei sp. n. is the seventh described species of the genus. Identifications keys for both genera are updated. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2519 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2519 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1589/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1589/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.25.2319 2012-03-23 jhr

A new genus and species of Collyriinae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) Sheng,Mao-Ling Broad,Gavin Sun,Shu-Ping new genus new species taxonomy China Poemeniinae pimpliformes Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 103-125 An enigmatic taxon collected in China is described as Bicurta sinica gen. n., sp. n. The unique specimen proved difficult to place to subfamily but has features in common with Collyria, until recently the sole valid genus of the small Palaearctic subfamily, Collyriinae. A morphological phylogenetic analysis of the pimpliformes group of subfamilies confirms the placement of this genus in the Collyriinae, which is here redefined. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.25.2319 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.25.2319 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1588/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1588/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.26.1957 2012-05-28 jhr

Multifemale nests and social behavior in Euglossa melanotricha (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) Andrade-Silva,Aline Nascimento,Fabio Orchid bees nest structure nesting behavior Journal of Hymenoptera Research 26: 1-16 The nesting biology and social behavior of the euglossine bee species Euglossa melanotricha was analyzed based on the monitoring of eight nests found in man-made cavities and transferred to observation boxes. Euglossa melanotricha females usually construct their nests in cavities in the ground, in buildings, or in mounds. In this study, we present new data on the nesting biology of E. melanotricha. The process of reactivation of nests was commonly observed with one to three females participating in the reactivation. The duration of the process of reactivation ranged from 10 to 78 days (n = 31) and were longer during the rainy season. Time spent (in days) for provisioning, oviposition and closing a single cell was higher in reactivations that occurred during the dry period.151 emergences were observed (39 males and 112 females). 90 (80.3%) of the emerged females returned to the natal nest, but only 35 (38.9%) remained and actively participated in the construction and provisioning of cells. The other 55 abandoned the nests after several days without performing any work in the nest. Matrifilial nest structure was regulated by dominance-subordinate aggressive behavior among females, where the dominant female laid almost all eggs. Task allocation was recognized by behavioral characteristics, namely, agonism and oophagy in cells oviposited by other females. Euglossa melanotricha is multivoltine and its nesting is asynchronous with respect to season. Our observations suggest a primitively eusocial organization. These observations of E. melanotricha provide valuable information for comparison with other species of Euglossa in an evolutionary context. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.26.1957 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.26.1957 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1598/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1598/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.26.2440 2012-05-28 jhr

Nest structure and notes on the social behavior of Augochlora amphitrite (Schrottky) (Hymenoptera, Halictidae) Dalmazzo,Milagros Roig Alsina,Arturo Augochlorini Augochlora nesting biology social behavior Pampean Region Argentina Journal of Hymenoptera Research 26: 17-29 The nesting biology of Augochlora (Augochlora) amphitrite (Schrottky) in a natural reserve in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is described. The species nests in decaying wood. Two types of nest architecture were found, which differed according to the substrate where they were built, either soft or hard wood. Nests in soft wood had the cells grouped in clusters surrounded by a cavity, and the clusters were supported by a varying number of pillars. Nests constructed in decomposing portions of cracks in otherwise hard wood had the cells constructed against the walls, without any pillars or surrounding cavity. Cells of both types of nests were oriented in all directions, without any detectable pattern. Measurements and characteristics of the nests are tabulated and compared to those known for other species of Augochlora s. str. Behavioral observations of active nests are indicative of a social division of tasks in A. amphitrite. Such observations include nests with several females, some of which were never observed outside the nests, females with different degrees of wear and of ovary development, and at least one female that actively collected pollen which had much worn mandibles and wings, and undeveloped ovaries, all characteristics of the worker caste in social halictids. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.26.2440 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.26.2440 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1597/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1597/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.26.2527 2012-05-28 jhr

Revision of Zelodia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand Sharkey,Michael Stoelb,Stephanie Thailand Insecta identification key taxonomy systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 26: 31-71 The species of Thai Zelodia (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae) are revised. Twenty-one species are treated, 19 new species are described, i.e. Zelodia charoeni, Zelodia chongkraii, Zelodia cholathorni, Zelodia idrisi, Zelodia nikomi, Zelodia nopadoli, Zelodia pahangensis, Zelodia panyaii, Zelodia poonsathii, Zelodia ratanae, Zelodia saksiti, Zelodia surachaii, Zelodia suyaneeae, Zelodia toyae, Zelodia uthaii, Zelodia wangi, Zelodia wichaii, Zelodia wirati, Zelodia wirotei. A dichotomous key to species is presented; links to electronic interactive keys and to distribution maps are also included. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.26.2527 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.26.2527 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1596/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1596/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.26.2584 2012-05-28 jhr

An identification key to species in the mali complex of Aphelinus (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea) with descriptions of three new species Hopper,Keith Woolley,James Hoelmer,Kim Wu,Kongming Qiao,Ge-Xia Lee,Seunghwan cryptic species taxonomy biological control Journal of Hymenoptera Research 26: 73-96 The Aphelinus mali complex consists of eleven described species. Monophyly of this complex is well supported by a combination of traits: (1) a single complete row of setae proximal to the linea calva of the fore wing, with a few additional setae in the angle between this row and the marginal vein; (2) linea calva open (no setae at its posterior edge); (3) head and body dark except for parts of the metasoma; (4) meso- and metacoxae dark; (5) metafemur pale, (6) metatibia dark. Species within the complex have been distinguished by color and shape of antennal segments (particularly the third funicular segment), color of legs and metasoma, and relative length of ovipositor versus mesotibia. We provide a key for identifying species in the mali complex, and describe three new species, Aphelinus glycinis sp. n., Aphelinus rhamni sp. n., and Aphelinus coreae sp. n. from material in laboratory cultures originally reared from soybean aphid in China and Korea as candidates for biological control of soybean aphid, Aphis glycines. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.26.2584 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.26.2584 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1595/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1595/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.27.2832 2012-05-31 jhr

Revision of Therophilus s.s. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand Stoelb,Stephanie Sharkey,Michael Thailand Insecta identification key taxonomy systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 27: 1-36 Based on a phylogenetic analysis, the limits of Therophilus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae) are redefined and restricted to a small proportion of the previously included species. Those species belonging to the world fauna are listed and the species from Thailand are revised. Forty-four species are assigned to the genus including 11 new species, i.e. T. anuchati, T. apichati, T. areeluckae, T. boonthami, T. chiangmaiensis, T. kwanuiae, T. songrami, T. sukpengae, T. wannai, T. wongchaii, T. wongwani. A dichotomous key to species is presented; links to an electronic interactive key and to distribution maps are also included. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.27.2832 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.27.2832 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1601/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1601/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.27.2574 2012-05-31 jhr

A new genus and species of Anomaloninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) from China Sheng,Mao-Ling Schoenitzer,Klaus Sun,Shu-Ping Gravenhorstiini new genus new species taxonomy China Journal of Hymenoptera Research 27: 37-45 Elaticarina Sheng, gen.n. and Elaticarina recava Sheng, sp.n., belonging to the tribe Gravenhorstiini of subfamily Anomaloninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae), collected in Jiangxi Province, China, are described. The new genus is placed within existing keys to genera. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.27.2574 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.27.2574 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1600/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1600/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.27.3067 2012-05-31 jhr

Nectary use for gaining access to an ant host by the parasitoid Orasema simulatrix (Hymenoptera, Eucharitidae) Carey,Bryan Visscher,Kirk Heraty,John parasitoid ant extrafloral nectaries Chalcidoidea Formicidae Pheidole Journal of Hymenoptera Research 27: 47-65 Eucharitidae is the only family of insects known to specialize as parasitoids of ant brood. Eggs are laid away from the host onto or in plant tissue, and the minute first-instars (planidia) are responsible for gaining access to the host through some form of phoretic attachment to the host ant or possibly through an intermediate host such as thrips. Orasema simulatrix (Eucharitidae: Oraseminae) are shown to deposit their eggs into incisions made on leaves of Chilopsis linearis (Bignoniaceae) in association with extrafloral nectaries (EFN). Nectary condition varies from fluid-filled on the newest leaves, to wet or dry nectaries on older leaves. Filled nectaries were about one third as common as dry nectaries, but were three times as likely to have recent oviposition. Larger numbers of undeveloped eggs, or eggs with mature planidia inside, were associated with filled and wet EFN. For emerged planidia, the distribution was shifted from a concentration at filled nectaries to an even greater concentration at wet nectaries. More planidia were found in EFN (9.50 ±2.85) than outside EFN (1.00 ± 0.60). Planidia were tested for their attachment to adult and larval ants and to adult and immature thrips (potential intermediate host), but the results do not support simple attachment as a viable means for transfer and successful parasitism. Pheidole desertorum was identified as the host ant, and at night is the dominant ant in the tree canopy of C. linearis. Feeding at the EFN by the host ant, and the direct association with planidia near to or in the EFN, is interpreted as a novel means of accessing the host brood. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.27.3067 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.27.3067 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1599/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1599/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.27.2961 2012-05-31 jhr

A hymenopterists’ guide to the Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology: utility, clarification, and future directions Seltmann,Katja Yoder,Matthew Mikó,István Forshage,Mattias Bertone,Matthew Agosti,Donat Austin,Andrew Balhoff,James Borowiec,Marek Brady,Seán Broad,Gavin Brothers,Denis Burks,Roger Buffington,Matthew Campbell,Heather Dew,Kelly Ernst,Andrew Fernandez-Triana,Jose Gates,Michael Gibson,Gary Jennings,John Johnson,Norman Karlsson,Dave Kawada,Ricardo Krogmann,Lars Kula,Robert Mullins,Patricia Ohl,Michael Rasmussen,Claus Ronquist,Fredrik Schulmeister,Susanne Sharkey,Michael Talamas,Elijah Tucker,Erika Vilhelmsen,Lars Ward,Phil Wharton,Robert Deans,Andrew URI morphology biodiversity informatics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 27: 67-88 Hymenoptera exhibit an incredible diversity of phenotypes, the result of ~240 million years of evolution and the primary subject of more than 250 years of research. Here we describe the history, development, and utility of the Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology (HAO) and its associated applications. These resources are designed to facilitate accessible and extensible research on hymenopteran phenotypes. Outreach with the hymenopterist community is of utmost importance to the HAO project, and this paper is a direct response to questions that arised from project workshops. In a concerted attempt to surmount barriers of understanding, especially regarding the format, utility, and development of the HAO, we discuss the roles of homology, “preferred terms”, and “structural equivalency”. We also outline the use of Universal Resource Identifiers (URIs) and posit that they are a key element necessary for increasing the objectivity and repeatability of science that references hymenopteran anatomy. Pragmatically, we detail a mechanism (the “URI table”) by which authors can use URIs to link their published text to the HAO, and we describe an associated tool (the “Analyzer”) to derive these tables. These tools, and others, are available through the HAO Portal website (http://portal.hymao.org). We conclude by discussing the future of the HAO with respect to digital publication, cross-taxon ontology alignment, the advent of semantic phenotypes, and community-based curation. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Data Paper text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.27.2961 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.27.2961 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1922/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1922/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3044 2012-08-24 jhr

Host range testing and biology of Abia sericea (Cimbicidae), a candidate for biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) in North America Harizanova,Vili Stoeva,Atanaska Rector,Brian biological control of weeds host specificity parthenogenesis sawfly Symphyta Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 1-11 Invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp., Dipsacaceae) are widespread in the USA, being present in 43 states and listed as noxious in five. The cimbicid sawfly Abia sericea (Linné, 1767) is under evaluation as a potential agent for classical biological control of teasels. The host range, biology, and life history of this insect were studied under laboratory conditions and in common garden experiments from 2006–2010 at the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria in order to determine if this biocontrol candidate justified the expense of further testing under quarantine conditions in the USA. In the laboratory, potted plants from twelve plant species belonging to seven families were tested in choice tests of oviposition and feeding. Eggs were laid only on D. laciniatus and D. fullonum plants with only one exception, on Valeriana officinalis, although the larvae that hatched from the latter did not feed on that plant. Larval feeding was observed only on D. laciniatus, Knautia arvensis, and Scabiosa ochroleuca, all in the family Dipsacaceae, which has no species native to the New World nor any of economic importance. In common garden tests into which adults and third- and fourth-instar larvae were released in separate tests, eggs were laid and larvae fed only on D. laciniatus. The results of these experiments indicate that A. sericea has a narrow host range, most likely limited to Dipsacus species, and a few other Dipsacaceae and that further pre-release studies in a US quarantine are warranted. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3044 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3044 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1608/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1608/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3010 2012-08-24 jhr

Observations on the nesting behavior of two agenielline spider wasps (Hymenoptera, Pompilidae) in Hong Kong, China: Macromerella honesta (Smith) and an Auplopus species Barthélémy,Christophe Pitts,James Macromerella honesta Auplopus Pepsinae cooperative behavior defensive behavior resin Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 13-35 Field observations and rearing observations of five nests of Macromerella honesta (Smith) and four nests of Auplopus sp. were carried out in Hong Kong, China, in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2012.Nests of Macromerella honesta were composed of two rows of exposed ovoid mud cells, affixed to broad leafs while nests of Auplopus sp. were constructed as variable masses of mortar affixed to a linear substrate (thorns, wire-mesh, etc.) Cells of the nests of Auplopus sp. were more or less cylindrical and covered with a layer of hardened mud finished with a plant gum coating. Both species used a single dismembered spider, transported ventrally to the nesting site, for cell provisioning. Active guarding was observed at all nesting sites. Overlap of generation was also recorded with active nest cooperation (construction and prey provisioning) between individuals of different generations on the same nesting site. The two species were inferred to be at least bivoltine in Hong Kong. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3010 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3010 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1607/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1607/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3514 2012-08-24 jhr

The Vespinae of North America (Vespidae, Hymenoptera) Kimsey,Lynn Carpenter,James Vespa Dolichovespula Vespula Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 37-65 The species of paper wasps in the tribe Vespini, family Vespidae from America North of Mexico are reviewed, including a new identification key to the genera and species, complete synonymy, distribution and biology. This fauna includes six species of Dolichovespula Rohwer, three species of Vespa Linnaeus and 13 species of Vespula Thomson. No Holarctic species are recognized, with the result that Dolichovespula arctica (Rohwer) and Vespula intermedia (du Buysson) are again recognized as species, while Vespula infernalis (de Saussure) is given new status as a species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3514 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3514 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1606/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1606/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.2023 2012-08-24 jhr

Five new braconid species from Colombia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) Papp,Jenö New species new genus type description taxonomy neotropics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 67-84 Descriptions are given of five new braconid species and one new genus from Colombia: (Alysiinae:) Aspilota stigmalis sp. n., Synaldis cauca sp. n., Telmogarbus gen. n., Telmogarbus olivai sp. n. (all Alysiinae); Blacus (Tarpheion) latestigma sp. n. (Blacinae) and Pseudorhysipolis inaequalis sp. n. (Rhysipolinae). Types are deposited in the A. Humboldt Institute, Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, (Colombia). Critical remarks on the taxonomic position of the genus Synaldis are included. With 57 line drawings. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.2023 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.2023 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1605/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1605/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3484 2012-08-24 jhr

Colastomion Baker (Braconidae, Rogadinae): nine new species from Papua New Guinea reared from Crambidae Quicke,Donald Smith,M. Alex Miller,Scott Hrcek,Jan Butcher,Buntika cytochrome oxidase I DNA barcoding Lepidoptera hosts Rogadini Crambidae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 85-121 Nine new species of Colastomion Baker are described, illustrated and keyed based on series of specimens reared from caterpillars of crambid moths from lowland Papua New Guinea plus one additional field collected specimen, viz. C. cheesmanae Quicke sp. n., C. crambidiphagus Quicke sp. n., C. gregarius Quicke sp. n., C. maclayi Quicke sp. n., C. madangensis Quicke sp. n., C. masalaii Quicke sp. n., C. parotiphagus Quicke sp. n., C. pukpuk Quicke sp. n. and C. wanang Quicke sp. n. Most species are morphologically easily distinguished but DNA barcoding additionally reveals a pair of exceedingly similar species (C. pukpuk sp. n. and C. maclayi sp. n.) that might otherwise have gone unrecognised. The new species each appear to be relatively specialised on their host species and all parasitize only caterpillars of Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3484 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3484 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1604/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1604/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3118 2012-08-24 jhr

Orientopius Fischer (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Opiinae) new for Europe, with first notes on its biology and description of a new species van Achterberg,Kees Gumez,Jean-Luc Martinez,Michel Rasplus,Jean-Yves Braconidae Opiinae Orientopius new species Epimicta Trachionus Palaearctic Europe Bulgaria France biology Phytobia spp. Diptera Agromyzidae Crataegus monogyna Prunus spinosa Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 123-134 The genus Orientopius Fischer, 1966 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Opiinae) is reported for the first time from Europe and the West Palaearctic region, its biology (parasitoids of Phytobia spp.) is given for the first time and a new species (O. europaeus sp. n.) is described from France and Bulgaria. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3118 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3118 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1603/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1603/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.28.3192 2012-08-24 jhr

First host record for the Palaeotropical braconine wasp genus Cassidibracon Quicke (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) with the description of a new species from India Quicke,Donald Broad,Gavin Butcher,Buntika Cocoon Gracillariidae Plesiobracon group parasitoid Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 135-141 A new species, Cassidibracon gracillariae Quicke sp. n. from India, is described and illustrated and differentiated from other Indian species. The three known specimens were each reared from distinctive, exposed, bubble-coated cocoons of the gracillariid moth Stomphastis chalybacma (Meyrick 1908), which superficially resemble insect egg clusters. This is the first reported host record for the genus Cassidibracon Quicke. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.28.3192 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.28.3192 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1602/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1602/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3529 2012-10-15 jhr

Trichothurgus bolithophilus sp. n. (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae) a bee nesting in horse manure pads in Patagonia, Argentina Sarzetti,Laura Genise,Jorge Sanchez,Maria Victoria Trichothurgus bolitophilus sp. n. nests horse manure Patagonia Argentina Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 1-14 A new species of Trichothurgus, described herein, T. bolitophilus sp. n., nests in dry horse manure pads in Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. The simplest nests consisted of one main tunnel ending in a series of 2 cells without partitions between them. In the more complex ones up to 6 cells were connected laterally to the main tunnel. Nests showed signs of reutilization. The behavior of nesting in horse manure is described for the first time in bees. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3529 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3529 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1616/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1616/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.4067 2012-10-15 jhr

Nest construction behavior by the orchid bee Euglossa hyacinthina Wcislo,Daniel Vargas,Gloria Ihle,Kate Wcislo,William Euglossa nest construction Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 15-20 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.4067 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.4067 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1615/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1615/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3605 2012-10-15 jhr

New records of Elasmus (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae) species from Barrow Island, Western Australia Gunawardene,Nihara Taylor,Christopher north-western Australia parasitic wasps range extension Chalcidoidea Eulophinae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 21-35 Eleven species of Elasmus are recorded from Barrow Island in northern Western Australia, including nine not previously recorded for Western Australia. Elasmus curticornis sp. n. is described as new to science. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3605 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3605 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1614/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1614/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3555 2012-10-15 jhr

Seven new species of Notiospathius (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Doryctinae) from Northwest Venezuela López-Estrada,Estefany Karen Briceño,Rosa G. Smith,M. Alex Nunes,Juliano Penteado-Días,Angelica M. Ceccarelli,Fadia Clebsch,Hans Zaldivar-Riveron,Alejandro Barcoding GMYC model integrative taxonomy Neotropical region parasitoid wasp Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 37-61 We describe seven new species of the doryctine wasp genus Notiospathius Matthews & Marsh from Northwest Venezuela: N. araguae sp. n., N. bolivari sp. n., N. curvilineatus sp. n., N. dantei sp. n., N. estradae sp. n., N. larensis sp. n., and N. venezuelae sp. n. These represent the first described species of the genus reported for this country. Species boundaries for the above taxa were confirmed using the General mixed Yule-coalescent method with 441 DNA barcode sequences from specimens assigned to Notiospathius and other closely related genera collected in different countries along the Neotropics. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3555 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3555 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1613/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1613/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3145 2012-10-15 jhr

Orientopius Fischer (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Opiinae) new for continental China, with description of a new species van Achterberg,Kees Xi-Ying,Li Tan,Ji-Cai Braconidae Opiinae Orientopius new species Oriental China Hunan key Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 63-72 The genus Orientopius Fischer, 1966 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Opiinae) is reported for the first time from continental China and a new species (O. punctatus sp. n.) is described from Hunan. Orientiopius tambourinus Fischer, 1966, is transferred back to the genus Orientopius. A key to the Indo-Australian species is added. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3145 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3145 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1612/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1612/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3123 2012-10-15 jhr

Psyttoma gen. n. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Opiinae) from Shandong and Hubei (China), with a key to the species Xi-Ying,Li van Achterberg,Kees Tan,Ji-Cai Braconidae Opiinae Psyttoma Psyttalia new genus Palaearctic Oriental China Shandong Hubei Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 73-81 Psyttoma gen. n. (type species: Opius latilabris Chen & Weng, 2005) from Shandong and Hubei (China) is described and illustrated (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Opiinae). Psyttoma latilabris (Chen & Weng, 2005) and P. wachsmanni (Szépligeti, 1898) are new combinations. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3123 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3123 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1611/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1611/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3661 2012-10-15 jhr

Western Amazonian Ateleutina (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae) Bordera,Santiago Saaksjarvi,llari E. Amazonia Andes Ecuador Parasitoid wasp Peru Taxonomy Tropical Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 83-118 Ateleutina is a small subtribe of Cryptinae (Ichneumonidae) composed of two genera: Ateleute Förster and Tamaulipeca Kasparyan. Neither of the genera includes species described from South America. In this article five new species of Ateleute (A. ashaninka sp. n. and A. amarakaeri from Peru, A. shuar sp. n. from Ecuador and Peru, and A. huaorani sp. n. and A. kichua sp. n. from Ecuador) and three new species of Tamaulipeca (T. bora sp. n. from Ecuador and Peru, T. candoshi sp. n. from Ecuador and T. matses sp. n. from Peru) are described and illustrated from Western Amazonia. Identification keys to the known South American species of the genera are provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3661 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3661 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1610/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1610/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.29.3233 2012-10-15 jhr

Hyperparasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera, Trigonalidae) reared from dry forest and rain forest caterpillars of Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica Smith,David Janzen,Daniel Hallwachs,Winnie Smith,M. Alex Central America hyperparasitoid host specificity Lepidoptera Diptera DNA barcoding tropical trophic web Journal of Hymenoptera Research 29: 119-144 Five species of Trigonalidae, hyperparasitoids of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) and Tachinidae (Diptera) that parasitize caterpillars (Lepidoptera), have been reared during the ongoing caterpillar inventory of Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), Guanacaste Province, northwestern Costa Rica: Lycogaster apicipennis (Cameron), Taeniogonalos woodorum Smith, sp. n., Taeniogonalos fasciatipennis (Cameron), Trigonalys championi Cameron, and Trigonalys maculifrons Sharp. Morphological and DNA barcoding data support species separation of these generalist hyperparasitoids. Taeniogonalos gundlachii (Cresson) is not a widespread, color-variable species as previously treated and is probably confined to eastern North America. The species previously considered as T. gundlachii in Costa Rica is regarded as Taeniogonalos fasciatipennis, a species found only in ACG dry forest. Taeniogonalos woodorum is a similar species but found only in the ACG rain forest. Habitat and host records are given for these five species of trigonalids. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2012 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.29.3233 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.29.3233 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1609/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1609/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.4733 2013-01-30 jhr

The move to open access and growth: experience from Journal of Hymenoptera Research Schmidt,Stefan Broad,Gavin Stoev,Pavel Mietchen,Daniel Penev,Lyubomir N/A Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 1-6 In 2011 the Journal of Hymenoptera Research chose the open access route through the services of Pensoft Journal System. This Editorial published in the 30th issue summarizes the results of the transition to open access and highlights its benefits, including remarkably higher visibility, active dissemination through technological advancement, and last but not the least, the rapid growth of the journal. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.4733 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4733 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1624/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1624/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.3870 2013-01-30 jhr

Characterization of microsatellite loci for the stingless bee Scaura latitarsis (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini) Francisco,Flavio Domingues-Yamada,Alayne Gonçalves,Paulo Henrique Brito,Rute Pioker-Hara,Fabiana Mateus,Sidnei Arias,Maria Cristina microsatellites Scaura latitarsis genetic variability Meliponini Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 7-11 Seven microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized from a microsatellite enriched genomic library for the stingless bee Scaura latitarsis. Primers were tested in 12 individuals. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 3 to 6 (mean = 4.29) and observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.00 to 0.75 (mean = 0.40). Cross-species tests showed successful amplification for Scaura atlantica, Scaura longula, Scaura tenuis, Schwarzula timida, Schwarziana quadripunctata, Plebeia droryana, and Plebeia remota. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.3870 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.3870 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1623/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1623/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.4018 2013-01-30 jhr

Species status and new distribution records for Lithurgus huberi (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae, Lithurginae) Gonzalez,Victor Engel,Michael S. Lucia,Mariano Alvarez,Leopoldo Anthophila bees Apoidea wood-boring bees Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 13-18 Notes are provided on the morphology of males and females of the enigmatic Lithurgus huberi Ducke (Lithurginae: Lithurgini), a species historically believed to have been introduced into South America from Asia and to be a possible synonym of the more widespread L. atratus Smith. Distinctive differences are documented between L. huberi and L. atratus, perhaps indicative of separate species. In addition, we provide new records of L. huberi in Argentina and Paraguay. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.4018 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4018 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1622/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1622/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.4010 2013-01-30 jhr

New species of egg parasites from the Oil Palm Stick Insect (Eurycantha insularis) in Papua New Guinea (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae, Phasmatodea, Phasmatidae) Kimsey,Lynn Dewhurst,Charles Nyaure,Seno Cladobethylus Exova Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 19-28 Two new species of amisegine chrysidids, Cladobethylus insularis and Exova tunana, are described. Both species were reared from eggs of the stick insect, Eurycantha insularis Lucas (Phasmatidae), collected from infestations of oil palm pests in Papua New Guinea. This is the first host record for either genus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.4010 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4010 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1621/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1621/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.3535 2013-01-30 jhr

The male genitalia of ants: musculature, homology, and functional morphology (Hymenoptera, Aculeata, Formicidae) Boudinot,Brendon anatomy army ants kinesiology morphology reproductive biology Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 29-49 The genitalia of male ants are interpreted in the context of the broader Hymenoptera. For the first time muscle homologies are established for twenty six species of ants in nine subfamilies: Amblyoponinae, Cerapachyinae, Dolichoderinae, Ecitoninae, Ectatomminae, Formicinae, Leptanilloidinae, Myrmicinae and Ponerinae. Fifteen muscles in total are found in the external genitalia of male ants and all are homologous with the musculature of basal Hymenoptera (Schulmeister 2001). Secondary fusion, reduction or losses of muscles have occurred in different lineages. From generalized to derived, the functional morphology and qualitative mechanics of three taxa, Formica obscuripes Forel 1886, Messor andrei Mayr (1886) and Labidus coecus Latreille (1802) are described and compared. Special reference is made to the Ecitoninae, where the work of Birket-Smith (1981) is reinterpreted and volsellar homology is clarified. The true digitus of Labidus is revealed to be a small sclerite at the base of the distal volsellar element which is re-identified as the cuspis. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.3535 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.3535 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1620/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1620/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.4279 2013-01-30 jhr

Three cryptic species in Asecodes (Förster) (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae) parasitizing larvae of Galerucella spp. (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), including a new species Hansson,Christer Hambäck,Peter CO1 koinobiont endoparasitoids host specificity neotype designation lectotype designation Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 51-64 Three morphologically very similar species of Asecodes Förster (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) are reviewed. Asecodes parviclava (Thomson) is removed from synonymy under A. lucens stat. rev., and differentiated from A. lucens (Nees) and A. lineophagum sp. n. All three species develop as gregarious endoparasitoids in larvae of Galerucella spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), but each species has its own unique host range. Asecodes lineophagum attacks only Galerucella lineola (Fabr.) and A. lucens only G. sagittariae (Gyllenhal), whereas A. parviclava parasitizes G. tenella (L.), G. calmariensis (L.) and G. pusilla (Duftschmid). The Asecodes species are similar but display small though distinct morphological differences, and are distinguished also through molecular differences. The genetic distance in mitochondrial CO1 ranged from 2.3% to 7.3% between the species. Five names, one valid and four synonyms, were available for this group of species, but none of them was linked to a primary type. To promote stability of nomenclature, primary types are designated for all five names, neotypes for Eulophus lucens Nees, Entedon mento Walker and Derostenus parviclava Thomson, and lectotypes for Entedon chthonia Walker and Entedon metagenes Walker. Entedon mento, E. chthonia and E. metagenes remain synonymized under A. lucens. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.4279 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4279 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1619/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1619/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.3182 2013-01-30 jhr

Hybrizon Fallén (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Hybrizoninae) found in Hunan (China) van Achterberg,Kees You,Lan-Shao Xi-Ying,Li Ichneumonidae Hybrizon flavofacialis Hybrizon ghilarovi Lasius fuyi Oriental China Hunan koinobiont endoparasitoids ant larvae key Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 65-74 The species of the genus Hybrizon Fallén (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Hybrizoninae) from China are reviewed, with special reference to Hunan (South China). The genus Hybrizon and two species (H. flavofacialis Tobias, 1988, and H. ghilarovi Tobias, 1988) are reported for the first time from the Oriental region. The species known from the Palaearctic and Oriental regions are keyed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.3182 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.3182 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1618/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1618/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.30.4121 2013-01-30 jhr

A new species of Triclistus Förster (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Metopiinae) parasitizing cone-borers from the Eastern Palaearctic part of China Sun,Shu-Ping Luan,Qing-Shu Sheng,Mao-Ling Triclistus new species host cone borer Lepidoptera Dioryctria pryeri Dioryctria rubella Gravitarmata margarotana host plant Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 75-82 A new species, Triclistus strobilius sp. n., belonging to the subfamily Metopiinae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae), reared from Dioryctria pryeri Ragonot, D. rubella Hampson and Gravitarmata margarotana (Hein) in Liaoning province and Beijing, is reported and described. Illustrations of the new species are provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.30.4121 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.30.4121 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1617/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1617/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.4072 2013-03-13 jhr

Revision of the Afrotropical Mayrellinae (Cynipoidea: Liopteridae), with the first record of Paramblynotus from Madagascar van Noort,Simon Buffington,Matthew Africa Afrotropical region Cynipoidea Hymenoptera identification key Liopteridae Madagascar Mayrellinae systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 1-64 The liopterid subfamily Mayrellinae is revised for the Afrotropical region including the description of the following nine new species of Paramblynotus Cameron: Paramblynotus alexandriensis Buffington & van Noort sp. n.; Paramblynotus bayangensis van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus behara van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus dzangasangha van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus matele van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus parinari Buffington & van Noort sp. n.; Paramblynotus ruvubuensis van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus seyrigi van Noort & Buffington sp. n.; Paramblynotus zohy van Noort & Buffington sp. n. The genus Paramblynotus is recorded from Madagascar for the first time, with representatives of two species-groups being present on the island: the Paramblynotus yangambicolous species-group and the new Paramblynotus seyrigi species-group, which we erect here to accommodate a single, but highly distinctive new species possessing apomorphic character states. The latter species-group is possibly endemic to Madagascar. We provide identification keys to the species-groups and species occurring in the Afrotropical region. Online dichotomous and interactive Lucid keys are available at http://www.waspweb.org/Cynipoidea/Keys/index.htm info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.4072 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.4072 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1631/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1631/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.3385 2013-03-19 jhr

Cystomastacoides van Achterberg (Braconidae, Rogadinae): first host record and descriptions of three new species from Thailand and Papua New Guinea Quicke,Donald Smith,M. Alex Hrcek,Jan Butcher,Buntika Cytochrome oxidase I DNA barcoding Lepidoptera hosts Rogadini Erebidae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 65-78 A new species of Cystomastacoides van Achterberg, C. asotaphaga Quicke sp. n., is described and illustrated based on a series of specimens reared from caterpillars of the erebid moth Asota plana Walker from Papua New Guinea. Two other new species without biological data are also described, C. nicolepeelerae Quicke & Butcher sp. n. also from Papua New Guinea, and C. kiddo Quicke & Butcher sp. n. from Thailand. A key is provided to the four known species. The new species extend the known range of the genus considerably, itpreviously been known only from a single species from mainland China (Yunnan), and additionally provides the first host record for the genus. Other related genera are parasitoids of Sphingidae, Lymantriidae and Crambidae. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.3385 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.3385 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1630/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1630/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.4235 2013-03-20 jhr

Description of Celonites andreasmuelleri sp. n. (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Masarinae) from the Middle East with a key to the Palaearctic species of the C. abbreviatus-complex of the subgenus Celonites s. str. Mauss,Volker Hymenoptera Vespidae Masarinae Celonites taxonomy Palaearctic Near East Jordan Israel Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 79-95 Celonites andreasmuelleri, a new species of pollen wasp from Israel and Jordan is described. It belongs to the Celonites abbreviatus-complex as indicated by a pollen-collecting apparatus consisting of knobbed setae on clypeus and frons and a corresponding pollen comb on the forelegs. Females of C. andreasmuelleri were recorded at nototribic flowers of Ballota sp. (Lamiaceae). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.4235 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.4235 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1629/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1629/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.4204 2013-03-20 jhr

Notes on the biology of Seleucus cuneiformis Holmgren (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae) van Achterberg,Kees Altenhofer,Ewald Seleucus Blasticotoma biology distribution Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 97-104 The biology of the monotypic genus Seleucus Holmgren, 1860 (Ichneumonidae: Ctenopelmatinae) is reported for the first time. Seleucus cuneiformis Holmgren, 1860, was reared from Blasticotoma filiceti Klug, 1834 (Hymenoptera: Blasticotomidae). Seleucus cuneiformis Holmgren is new to the fauna of Austria. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.4204 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.4204 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1628/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1628/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.3813 2013-03-20 jhr

Description of Apechthis cantika sp. n. from Sulawesi Is., Indonesia with redescription of the holotype of A. taiwana Uchida (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae) Watanabe,Kyohei Takasuka,Keizo body colour convergence hamuli Oriental region parasitoid wasp taxonomy yellow body Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 105-117 Apechthis cantika sp. n. (Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) is described from the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is the first known representative of the genus in Indonesia and also the southernmost record of Apechthis in the Oriental region, extending the known distribution far southwards. Discovery of a second yellow Apechthis in the Oriental region, following A. taiwana Uchida, suggests that the genus suddenly changes its body colour entirely from black to yellow towards the equator, independently in both the Oriental and Neotropical regions. The holotype of A. taiwana, apparently closely related to A. cantika sp. n., is also redescribed for comparison. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.3813 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.3813 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1627/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1627/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.4335 2013-03-20 jhr

A revision of the giant Amazonian ants of the genus Dinoponera (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Lenhart,Paul Dash,Shawn T. Mackay,William P. South America Brazil taxonomy gamergate ponerinae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 119-164 Dinoponera Roger 1861 has been revised several times. However, species limits remain questionable due to limited collection and undescribed males. We re-evaluate the species boundaries based on workers and known males. We describe the new species Dinoponera hispida from Tucuruí, Pará, Brazil and Dinoponera snellingi from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil and describe the male of Dinoponera longipes Emery 1901. Additionally, we report numerous range extensions with updated distribution maps and provide keys in English, Spanish and Portuguese for workers and known males of Dinoponera. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.4335 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.4335 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1626/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1626/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.31.4274 2013-03-20 jhr

The Aenictus ceylonicus species group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Aenictinae) from Southeast Asia Jaitrong,Weeyawat Yamane,Seiki Army ants Aenictus ceylonicus species group taxonomy Southeast Asia Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 165-233 The genus Aenictus is a diverse group of army ants in the Old World tropics and subtropics. The Southeast Asian species of the Aenictus ceylonicus group are revised to include twenty-three species (4 named and 19 new species): Aenictus appressipilosus sp. n., A. baliensis sp. n., A. brevipodus sp. n., A. concavus sp. n., A. cylindripetiolus sp. n., A. eguchii sp. n., A. formosensis Forel, 1913 stat. n., A. fuchuanensis Zhou, 2001, A. gonioccipus sp. n., A. itoi sp. n., A. jawadwipa sp. n., A. khaoyaiensis sp. n., A. lifuiae Terayama, 1984, A. longicephalus sp. n., A. maneerati sp. n., A. minipetiolus sp. n., A. pilosus sp. n., A. pinkaewi sp. n., A. sundalandensis sp. n., A. thailandianus Terayama & Kubota, 1993, A. watanasiti sp. n., A. wilaiae sp. n., and A. wiwatwitayai sp. n. Aenictus ceylonicus var. formosensis Forel is removed from synonymy with A. ceylonicus and raised to full species. Lectotype and paralectotypes are designated for A. ceylonicus. Redescriptions of Aenictus ceylonicus (Mayr, 1866) (India and Sri Lanka) and A. doryloides Wilson, 1964 (India) are provided. The queen of A. cylindripetiolus is described. A key to the Southeast Asian species of the group is given based on the worker caste. Most of the Southeast Asian species of this species group have more or less limited distribution ranges. This may be due to the poor dispersal ability generally seen among the Aenictus species, in which the propagule (reproductive unit) is an apterous queen plus accompanying workers. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.31.4274 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.31.4274 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1625/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1625/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.32.4685 2013-04-24 jhr

Phylogeny of hornets: a total evidence approach (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Vespinae, Vespa) Perrard,Adrien Pickett,Kurt Villemant,Claire Kojima,Jun-ichi Carpenter,James Hornet Phylogeny Total Evidence Vespidae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 32: 1-15 The only previous comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of the 22 species of the genus Vespa was based on just 11 morphological characters and resulted in only limited resolution. In order to improve the phylogenetic inference, we carried out a simultaneous analysis with 45 morphological characters and data from four mitochondrial and two nuclear genes. The results support a number of the previously found relationships. The monophyly of the genus Vespa and the existence of a main clade excluding V. basalis and V. binghami are confirmed. The tropica group is supported. The affinis group is not supported; molecular data relate the previously unresolved V. orientalis to V. affinis + V. mocsaryana. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.32.4685 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.32.4685 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1636/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1636/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.32.4663 2013-04-24 jhr

A new genus and species of fairyfly, Tinkerbella nana (Hymenoptera, Mymaridae), with comments on its sister genus Kikiki, and discussion on small size limits in arthropods Huber,John Noyes,John Mymaridae Tinkerbella Kikiki Dicopomorpha Alaptus smallest insect smallest arthropods Journal of Hymenoptera Research 32: 17-44 A new genus and species of fairyfly, Tinkerbella nana (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) gen. n. and sp. n., is described from Costa Rica. It is compared with the related genus Kikiki Huber and Beardsley from the Hawaiian Islands, Costa Rica and Trinidad. A specimen of Kikiki huna Huber measured 158 µm long, thus holding the record for the smallest winged insect. The smallest size possible, as measured by body length, for flying insects and wingless arthropods is discussed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.32.4663 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.32.4663 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1635/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1635/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.32.4958 2013-04-24 jhr

Two new species of the genus Discoelius Latreille (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from China, with a key to the Chinese species Zhou,Xin Chen,Bin Li,Tingjing Hymenoptera Vespidae Eumeninae Discoelius new species China Journal of Hymenoptera Research 32: 45-54 Two new species, namely Discoelius nigriclypeus Zhou and Li, sp. n. from Hunan, China, and Discoelius emeishanensus Zhou and Li, sp. n. from Sichuan, China, are described. A key to the Chinese species of the genus is provided, along with illustrations of the new species. Type specimens of these two new species are deposited in the Institute of Entomology and Molecular Biology, Chongqing Normal University. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.32.4958 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.32.4958 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1634/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1634/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.32.4646 2013-04-24 jhr

Nesting biology and phenology of a population of Halictus farinosus Smith (Hymenoptera, Halictidae) in northern Utah Albert,Jennifer Packer,Laurence Sweat bee phenology nesting biology natural history nest architecture primitive eusociality social variability degree days Journal of Hymenoptera Research 32: 55-73 Nesting biology and phenology in an aggregation of the primitively eusocial ground-nesting bee Halictus farinosus were studied at Green Canyon, Utah from May to August, 2010. Nest architecture was typical of the genus. Nests were small with an average of 3.5 worker and 13.5 reproductive brood per colony. Most workers were mated (77.5%) and had ovarian development (73.4%). The queen-worker size differential was moderate (8.8% for head width and 6.2% for wing length), indicating that sociality in this species is of intermediate strength compared to other social Halictus species. Results from 2010 were compared with those from 1977/1978 and 2002. Varying weather patterns in the years of study led to changes in phenological milestones: in the colder and wetter spring of 2010, nesting behavior was delayed by up to two weeks compared to the other years. While nest productivity was comparable among years, in 2010 the size difference between queens and workers was significantly larger than in 2002, indicating an effect of annual variation in weather conditions on social parameters in this species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.32.4646 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.32.4646 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1633/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1633/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.32.4865 2013-04-24 jhr

First detection of Agrilus planipennis in Connecticut made by monitoring Cerceris fumipennis (Crabronidae) colonies Rutledge,Claire Fierke,Melissa Careless,Philip Worthley,Thomas Biosurveillance Cerceris fumipennis Agrilus planipennis survey technique Journal of Hymenoptera Research 32: 75-81 Smoky winged beetle bandits, Cerceris fumipennis Say, digger wasps in the family Hymenoptera: Crabronidae: Cercerini, provision their underground nests with adult metallic wood-boring beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Researchers, as well as engaged community volunteers, in several states have monitored female wasps returning to their nests as a means to detect invasive buprestid species. In this paper, we report the first detection of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairemore), an invasive beetle responsible for killing millions of ash trees in North America, in Connecticut by C. fumipennis and discuss its relationship to A. planipennis survey efforts by other modalities in the state. We also report detections of A. planipennis by C. fumipennis in Illinois, New York and Ontario; all of which were made after it was known the beetle was in the area. These findings support the use of C. fumipennis as a biomonitoring tool and bolster the use of engaged volunteers. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.32.4865 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.32.4865 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1632/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1632/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.5078 2013-08-01 jhr

Revision of the brachycistidine genus Colocistis Krombein, 1942 (Hymenoptera, Tiphiidae) Kimsey,Lynn Wasbauer,Marius Oaxaca Baja California Mexico Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 1-24 Twelve species of the brachycistidine genus Colocistis Krombein, 1942 are reviewed and two new species, Colocistis chemsaki and C. oaxacana, are described from Baja California and Oaxaca, Mexico respectively. A key to the species and species distribution maps are provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Monograph text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.5078 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.5078 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1643/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1643/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.5204 2013-08-01 jhr

Morphology and function of the ovipositor mechanism in Ceraphronoidea (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Ernst,Andrew Mikó,István Deans,Andrew Skeletomusculature second valvula ovipositor sheath Aphanogmus Ceraphron Conostigmus Megaspilus Dendrocerus Lagynodes Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology Phenotypic Quality Ontology Spatial Ontology Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 25-61 The ovipositor of apocritan Hymenoptera is an invaluable source of phylogenetically relevant characters, and our understanding of its functional morphology stands to enlighten us about parasitoid life history strategies. Although Ceraphronoidea is one of the most commonly collected Hymenoptera taxa with considerable economic importance, our knowledge about their natural history and phylogenetic relationships, both to other apocritan lineages and within the superfamily itself, is limited. As a first step towards revealing ceraphronoid natural diversity we describe the skeletomuscular system of the ceraphronoid ovipositor for the first time. Dissections and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy 3D media files were used to visualize the ovipositor complex and to develop character concepts. Morphological structures were described in natural language and then translated into a character-character state format, whose terminology was linked to phenotype-relevant ontologies. Four unique anatomical phenotypes were revealed: 1. The first valvifer (gonangulum) of the genus Trassedia is composed of two articulating sclerites, a condition present only in a few basal insect taxa. The bipartition of the first valvifer in Trassedia is most likely secondary and might allow more rapid oviposition. 2. Ceraphronoids, unlike other Hymenoptera, lack the retractor muscle of the terebra; instead the egg laying device is retracted by the seventh sternite. 3. Also unlike other Hymenoptera, the cordate apodeme and the anterior flange of the second valvifer are fused and compose one ridge that serves as the site of attachment for the dorsal and ventral T9-second valvifer muscles. Overall, the ceraphronoid ovipositor system is highly variable and can be described by discrete, distinguishable character states. However, these differences, despite their discrete nature, do not reflect the present classification of the superfamily and might represent parallelisms driven by host biology. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.5204 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.5204 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1642/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1642/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.5061 2013-08-01 jhr

Nesting behavior and ecological preferences of five Diphaglossinae species (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Colletidae) from Argentina and Chile Sarzetti,Laura Genise,Jorge Sanchez,Maria Victoria Farina,Juan Molina,Alejandra Cadeguala albopilosa Diphaglossa gayi Ptiloglossa tarsata Ptiloglossa matutina Zikanapis tucumana Caupolicanini Diphaglossini nest architecture ecological preferences Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 63-82 The nests of Cadeguala albopilosa (Spinola, 1851), Diphaglossa gayi Spinola, 1851, Ptiloglossa tarsata (Friese, 1900), Ptiloglossa matutina (Schrottky, 1904) and Zikanapis tucumana (Moure, 1945) (Colletidae, Diphaglossinae) from Argentina and Chile are described herein. They show similar features to those of other Diphaglossinae: they consist of a main tunnel, cells disposed radially, isolated or in pairs, and connected to the main tunnel by laterals ones. Main tunnels are mostly vertical in species nesting in soil surface but horizontal to inclined in D. gayi, which nests in banks. Cells are vertical with curved necks. The cells of C. albopilosa show less curved necks (less than 90°), whereas in the remaining four species the cell neck is highly curved (90° or more). Cells of P. tarsata have a spiral earthen closure and a wad cotton-like material, whereas in P. matutina only had the last one. In the remaining studied species any type of closure were found. Cocoons of C. albopilosa and P. tarsata are coriaceous showing a closure composed of three disks. Zikanapis tucumana and possibly P. matutina showed dim-light foraging. The remaining species are diurnal. The climate in their nesting sites is highly diverse, ranging from 8°C to 20°C in mean annual temperature, and from 250 mm to 3000 mm in mean annual precipitation. Only C. albopilosa and, to a lesser extent, Z. tucumana nested gregariously. Zikanapis tucumana and P. tarsata were observed visiting flowers of Solanum. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.5061 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.5061 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1641/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1641/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.4009 2013-08-01 jhr

A new brachypterous species of Heterospilus Haliday (Braconidae, Doryctinae) from the Neotropical Region Kula,Robert Apterous aptery brachyptery Neotropical parasitoid taxonomy Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 83-90 A new species, Heterospilus michaeli Kula, from the Neotropical Region is described and differentiated from all other New World species of Doryctinae with brachypterous or apterous individuals. It is the first species of Heterospilus Haliday in the Neotropical Region known to exhibit brachyptery and the fourth described brachypterous species of Heterospilus worldwide. Errors and omissions in a recently published article on brachypterous and apterous doryctines in the New World are corrected. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.4009 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.4009 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1640/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1640/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.5399 2013-08-01 jhr

Revision of the genus Vadumasonium Kammerer (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Brachistinae) van Achterberg,Kees Broad,Gavin Vadum Vadumasonium biology distribution new species key Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 91-98 The genus Vadumasonium Kammerer, 2006 (Braconidae: Brachistinae: Diospilini), formerly known only from the Nearctic region, is revised and a second species is described from England and Germany: V. vardyorum sp. n. The genus is new to the Palaearctic region and we report the first host record for the genus. A key to similar genera of the Diospilini and to both species is given. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.5399 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.5399 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1639/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1639/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.4373 2013-08-01 jhr

Revision of Agathacrista new genus (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae, Agathidini) Sharkey,Michael Stoelb,Stephanie Insecta identification key taxonomy systematics Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 99-112 Based on a cladistic analysis, a new genus of Agathidini, Agathacrista Sharkey, is proposed and its phylogenetic position hypothesized. Two previously described (Agathacrista cancellata, Agathacrista depressifera) and three new species (Agathacrista sailomi, Agathacrista winloni, Agathacrista krataeii) are included. The distribution of Agathacrista is limited to the Oriental region and southern portion of the eastern Palearctic. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.4373 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.4373 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1638/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1638/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.33.5627 2013-08-01 jhr

New synonymy of Trissolcus halyomorphae Yang Talamas,Elijah Buffington,Matthew Hoelmer,Kim Halyomorpha halys Trissolcus japonicus Trissolcus halyomorphae brown marmorated stink bug Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 113-117 Trissolcus halyomorphae Yang syn. n. is treated as a junior synonym following examination of the holotype of T. japonicus (Ashmead). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.33.5627 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.33.5627 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1637/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1637/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.34.4714 2013-08-05 jhr

Systematics of Trichoteleia Kieffer and Paridris Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Platygastroidea, Platygastridae) Talamas,Elijah Masner,Lubomir Johnson,Norman Egg-parasitoid Platygastroidea key Paridris Trichoteleia revision phylogeny Journal of Hymenoptera Research 34: 1-79 Paridris Kieffer and Trichoteleia Kieffer are morphologically similar genera of solitary egg parasitoids with little overlap between their distributions: Paridris is found commonly worldwide with the exceptions of Madagascar, from which a single specimen is known, and New Zealand, from which no records are known; Trichoteleia is endemic to the Malagasy islands. Here we present the first phylogenetic analysis of platygastroid wasps that combines and compares morphological and molecular data. We find the results of the phylogenetic analyses of the two data sources to be largely congruent for the species treated here. Paridris and Trichoteleia are found to be monophyletic, as are two morphologically well-defined species groups within Paridris. Neoparidris Galloway is found to belong within Paridris and is treated as a junior synonym, syn. n. The faunas of Paridris from Africa, Melanesia and the Indo-Malay islands are revised. Fifteen species are described of which 9 are new: Paridris anikulapo Talamas, sp. n. (sub-Saharan Africa); Paridris densiclava (Kieffer), (Seychelles); Paridris bispinosa (Masner), (Gabon); Paridris nigriclava (Kieffer), (Seychelles); Paridris nitidiceps (Kieffer), (Seychelles); Paridris tenuis (Nixon), (sub-Saharan Africa); Paridris trispinosa Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo); Paridris bifurcata (Dodd), comb. n., (Australia, Papua New Guinea); Paridris mnestros Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Indonesia, Malaysia); Paridris pantex Talamas, sp. n., (Fiji); Paridris phrikos Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Fiji); Paridris skolops Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Fiji); Paridris sulcata Talamas, sp. n., (Vanuatu); Paridris taekuli Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, New Caledonia, Thailand, Vietnam); Paridris xestos Talamas & Masner, sp. n., (Fiji). Paridris flaviclava (Kieffer), syn. n., and P. nigraticeps (Kieffer), syn. n., are treated as junior synonyms of P. nigriclava. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Monograph text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.34.4714 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.34.4714 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1644/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1644/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.6025 2013-10-25 jhr

The life history of Pseudometagea schwarzii, with a discussion of the evolution of endoparasitism and koinobiosis in Eucharitidae and Perilampidae (Chalcidoidea) Heraty,John Murray,Elizabeth Eucharitidae endoparasitism koinobiosis hyperparasitism Formicidae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 1-15 The immature stages and behavior of Pseudometagea schwarzii (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Eucharitidae: Eucharitini) are described, and the presence of an endoparasitic planidium that undergoes growth-feeding in the larva of the host ant (Lasius neoniger Emery) is confirmed. Bayesian inference and parsimony ancestral state reconstruction are used to map the evolution of endoparasitism across the eucharitid-perilampid clade. Endoparasitism is proposed to have evolved independently three times within Eucharitidae, including once in Pseudometagea Ashmead, and at least twice in Perilampus Latreille. Endoparasitism is independent as an evolutionary trait from other life history traits such as differences in growth and development of the first-instar larva, hypermetamorphic larval morphology, and other biological traits, including koinobiosis. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.6025 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.6025 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1651/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1651/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.5496 2013-10-25 jhr

Food plants and life histories of sawflies of the families Argidae and Tenthredinidae (Hymenoptera) in Costa Rica, a supplement Smith,David Janzen,Daniel Hallwachs,Winnie Symphyta Area de Conservación Guanacaste ACG fern tropical dry forest tropical rain forest Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 17-31 Food plants and information on life history are presented for six species of Argidae and four species of Tenthredinidae in Costa Rica. The Argidae include cocoons of Atomacera josefernandezi Smith, sp. n., found on Hampea appendiculata (Donn. Sm.) Standl. (Malvaceae) and likely feeding on its leaves before pupation, and larvae of Eriglenum tristum Smith feeding on Machaerium seemanii Benth. Ex Seem. (Fabaceae), Ptenos leucopodus (Cameron) feeding on Inga oerstediana Benth. and I. vera Willd. (Fabaceae), Ptilia peleterii (Gray) feeding on Cnestidium rufescens (Connaraceae), and Scobina lepida (Klug) and S. notaticollis (Konow) feeding on Sida rhombifolia L. (Malvaceae). The Tenthredinidae include larvae of Dochmioglene crassa (Cameron) feeding on the fern Lomariopsis vestita E. Fourn. (Lomariopsidaceeae), Dochmiogleme Smith03 feeding on Blechnum occidentale L. (Blechnaceae), Waldheimia laeta (Cameron) feeding on Cissus alata Jacq. (Vitaceae), and Waldheimia lucianocapellii Smith, sp. n., feeding on Davilla nitida (Vahl) Kubitzki (Dilleniaceae). Waldheimia lucianocapellii is described from specimens from both Panama and Costa Rica. Selandria crassa Cameron, 1883 is a comb. n. in Dochmioglene. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.5496 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.5496 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1650/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1650/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.4783 2013-10-25 jhr

Function of the Dufour’s gland in solitary and social Hymenoptera Mitra,Aniruddha Dufour’s gland function structure chemistry evolution Hymenoptera Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 33-58 The poison gland and Dufour’s gland are the two glands associated with the sting apparatus in female Apocrita (Hymenoptera). While the poison gland usually functions as an integral part of the venom delivery system, the Dufour’s gland has been found to differ in its function in various hymenopteran groups. Like all exocrine glands, the function of the Dufour’s gland is to secrete chemicals, but the nature and function of the secretions varies in different taxa. Functions of the Dufour’s gland secretions range from serving as a component of material used in nest building, larval food, and pheromones involved in communicative functions that are important for both solitary and social species. This review summarizes the different functions reported for the Dufour’s gland in hymenopterans, illustrating how the Dufour’s gland secretions can be adapted to give rise to various functions in response to different challenges posed by the ways of life followed by different taxa. Aspects of development, structure, chemistry and the evolution of different functions are also touched upon briefly. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Review Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.4783 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.4783 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1649/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1649/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.6006 2013-10-25 jhr

Factors influencing the foraging activity of the allodapine bee Braunsapis puangensis on creeping daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) in Fiji Prasad,Abhineshwar Hodge,Simon bees invasive plants pollinators South Pacific Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 59-69 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.6006 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.6006 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1648/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1648/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.5628 2013-10-25 jhr

Taxonomic review of the ant genus Paratrechina, with a description of a new species from Africa LaPolla,John Hawkes,Peter N. Fisher,Jonathan Invasive species miombo woodland new species Nylanderia Prenolepis Zatania Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 71-82 With the recent finding of Paratrechina (broad sense) paraphyly, only Paratrechina longicornis remained in a redefined genus. As one of the most widely distributed ant species due to human transfer around the world, there is much interest in the biology of P. longicornis. One issue concerning P. longicornis has been as to where exactly the species is native, with both African and Asian native ranges being invoked in the literature. Here we report the discovery of a second species within Paratrechina. This species, P. zanjensis, is native to Africa (known from Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania), where it appears to be a dry miombo woodland species. Given the discovery of this new species, a reevaluation of the morphological definition of Paratrechina is provided; also provided is an updated generic level identification key. Given the available distribution information on P. longicornis, we conclude that P. longicornis remains most likely native to southeastern Asia, and that the discovery of a new species native to Africa makes Paratrechina yet another example of an ant genus that possesses an Afro-Asian distribution. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.5628 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.5628 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1647/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1647/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.5841 2013-10-25 jhr

First record of Chiasmognathus from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Hymenoptera, Apidae) Alqarni,Abdulaziz Hannan,Mohammed Hinojosa-Díaz,Ismael A. Engel,Michael S. Apoidea Anthophila cleptoparasitism cuckoo bees biodiversity Ammobatini Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 83-89 The cleptoparasitic bee genus Chiasmognathus Engel (Nomadinae: Ammobatini) is recorded from Saudi Arabia for the first time. Chiasmognathus nearchus Engel was previously known from specimens collected in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Here we report and figure two individuals captured in central Saudi Arabia. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.5841 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.5841 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1646/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1646/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.35.6341 2013-10-25 jhr

Intraspecific variability of the Lygodium sawfly, Neostromboceros albicomus (Konow, 1900) (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae, Selandriinae) Taeger,Andreas Intraspecific variability Selandriinae Thailand Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 91-96 The intraspecific variation of Neostromboceros albicomus (Konow, 1900) in a restricted area in Thailand is described. The value of characters, some of which are used for separating species and species groups in Neostromboceros, is discussed. The male of N. albicomus is described here for the first time. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 3.0 Pensoft Publishers 2013 Short Communication text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.35.6341 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.35.6341 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1645/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1645/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.36.5658 2014-02-14 jhr

Revision of the genus Euagathis Szépligeti (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand, with description of three new species van Achterberg,Kees Sharkey,Michael Chapman,Eric Thailand Insecta identification key taxonomy systematics new species Euagathis Braconidae Journal of Hymenoptera Research 36: 1-25 The species of the genus Euagathis Szépligeti (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand are revised. Eight species are treated, three new species are described, i.e. Euagathis breviantennata sp.n., E. setosimaculata sp. n. and E. pallitarsis sp. n. Disophrys sogdiana Fahringer, 1937, D. chinensis Fahringer, 1937, and Euagathis sentosus Chen & Yang, 1995, are new junior synonyms of Euagathis chinensis (Holm‑gren, 1868). Euagathis guangxiensis (Chen & Yang, 2006) is a new combination. Lectotypes are designated for Disophrys sogdiana Fahringer, 1937, and D. chinensis Fahringer, 1937. A dichotomous illustrated key to species is presented; links to electronic interactive keys and to distribution maps are also included. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.36.5658 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.36.5658 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1655/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1655/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.36.6548 2014-02-14 jhr

Review of the genus Tersilochus Holmgren (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Tersilochinae) from South Korea Khalaim,Andrey I. Balueva,Ekaterina Kim,Ki-Beom Lee,Jong-Wook Tersilochus Tersilochinae Palaearctic region South Korea taxonomy key Journal of Hymenoptera Research 36: 27-51 Ten species of the genus Tersilochus are found to occur in South Korea. Eight species belonging to the subgenus Tersilochus are described as new: T. fidicinus sp. n., T. gangwonus sp. n., T. iracundus sp. n., T. nigellus sp. n., T. obstinatus sp. n., T. punctator sp. n., T. serratus sp. n., and T. uncinatus sp. n. One abundant and widely distributed Palaearctic species, T. (Gonolochus) caudatus Holmgren, is recorded from South Korea for the first time. A key to 10 South Korean species of the genus Tersilochus is provided. Recently discovered finger-shaped flagellar structures are found and described in all Korean species of Tersilochus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.36.6548 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.36.6548 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1654/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1654/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.36.6491 2014-02-14 jhr

Geographical distributions of Bembix (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae, Bembicinae) in southern Africa, with notes on biology Gess,Friedrich Gess,Sarah Sand wasps Bembix southern Africa distributions flower associations prey nesting Journal of Hymenoptera Research 36: 53-130 Geographical distributions based on available records are presented for the 37 currently recognized species of Bembix Fabricius known to occur in southern Africa. These are albata Parker, albicapilla Arnold, albofasciata Smith, anomalipes Arnold, arnoldi Arnold, atrospinosa Turner, baumanni Handlirsch, bubalus Handlirsch, cameronis Handlirsch, capensis Lepeletier, capicola Handlirsch, carinata F. Smith, cultrifera Arnold, denticauda Arnold, diversipennis F. Smith, flavicincta R. Turner, fraudulenta Arnold, fuscipennis Lepeletier, gracilens J. Parker, harenarum Arnold, karroensis Gess, liturata R. Turner, loupata R. Parker, massaica Cameron, melanopa Handlirsch, moebii Handlirsch, monedula Handlirsch, namibensis Gess, ochracea Handlirsch, olivata Dahlbom, regnata Parker, scaura Arnold, sibilans Handlirsch, triangulifera Arnold, ulula Arnold, venusta Arnold, and zinni Gess. A single specimen of Bembix compedita R. Turner has been recorded from South Africa but as the species is known principally from Malawi this requires confirmation.Some diagnostic characters are given for the hitherto undescribed female of namibensis.A range of distribution patterns are noted – narrowly endemic to widespread through the Afrotropical Region and into Egypt. Four species, albata, arnoldi, harenarum and fraudulenta appear to have strictly southern African coastal distributions.A summary of the knowledge of flower associations, nesting and prey are given for those species for which data are available. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.36.6491 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.36.6491 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1653/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1653/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.36.6830 2014-02-14 jhr

Synonymy of the potter wasp genus Philippodynerus Gusenleitner (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) with Apodynerus Giordani Soika, with taxonomic notes on Apodynerus species Nugroho,Hari Kojima,Jun-ichi Ubaidillah,Rosichon Potter wasps Vespidae Eumeninae Apodynerus Philippodynerus new synonymy Journal of Hymenoptera Research 36: 131-151 Philippodynerus omicroniformis Gusenleitner, 1996, the type species of the monotypic potter wasp genus Philippodynerus Gusenleitner, 1996, is a synonym of Apodynerus gregarioides (Giordani Soika, 1986), and consequently Philippodynerus Gusenleitner, 1996 is synonymized under Apodynerus Giordani Soika, 1993. Taxonomic notes on Apodynerus species are given, including two new synonymies for Apodynerus troglodytes troglodytes (de Saussure, 1856): A. t. karimonensis (van der Vecht, 1937), syn. n. and A. t. baliensis (Giordani Soika, 1987), syn. n. A synoptic key to species and a revised species checklist are provided. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.36.6830 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.36.6830 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1652/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1652/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.37.6748 2014-03-28 jhr

Review of the Neotropical genus Prasmodon (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), with emphasis on species from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica Fernandez-Triana,Jose Whitfield,James Smith,M. Alex Braet,Yves Hallwachs,Winnie Janzen,Daniel Microgastrinae Prasmodon parasitoid biology Neotropics Area de Conservación Guanacaste Costa Rica species descriptions caterpillars Journal of Hymenoptera Research 37: 1-52 The Microgastrinae genus Prasmodon is revised and the following 16 new species are described: erenadupontae and verhoogdenokus (authored by Braet and Fernández-Triana), and almasolisae, aureus, bobpoolei, bobrobbinsi, dondavisi, johnbrowni, masoni, mikepoguei, nixoni, paulgoldsteini, scottmilleri, silvatlanticus, subfuscus, and tijucaensis (authored by Fernández-Triana and Whitfield). The greatest species richness is found in the Amazon basin, but the genus extends throughout the rain forests of Central and South America. Leaf-rolling and webbing caterpillars of Crambidae and Elachistidae are the only known hosts for these parasitoids. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.37.6748 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.37.6748 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1661/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1661/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/jhr.37.6729 2014-03-28 jhr

A new species of Horismenus Walker (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae) from ootheca of Liturgusa Saussure (Mantodea, Liturgusidae) from Central Amazonas, Brazil Hansson,Christer Pádua,Diego Schoeninger,Karine Agudelo,Antonio Oliveira,Marcio Chalcidoidea Entedoninae parasitic wasp gregarious parasitoid Journal of Hymenoptera Research 37: 53-60 A new species of Horismenus Walker, H. liturgusae Hansson & Schoeninger (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), is described from material reared from an ootheca of an unidentified mantid species of genus Liturgusa Saussure (Mantodea: Liturgusidae). The new species is compared to H. argus Hansson, a species it is very similar to. Horismenus liturgusae sp. n. is gregarious and 49 adult specimens developed in the ootheca. This is the first record of a Horismenus species parasitizing mantids, and the first record of a Horismenus species from an ootheca. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/1314-2607 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1070-9428 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Pensoft Publishers 2014 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/jhr.37.6729 https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.37.6729 https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1660/ https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1660/download/pdf/ en cGFnZT0xJnNldD1qaHImZnJvbT0mdW50aWw9Jm1ldGFkYXRhX3ByZWZpeD1vYWlfZGM=