Latest Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research Latest 13 Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research https://jhr.pensoft.net/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:46:50 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://jhr.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research https://jhr.pensoft.net/ Revision of Phoenoteleia Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae, Scelioninae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/59794/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 87: 575-611

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.87.59794

Authors: Zachary Lahey, Luciana Musetti, Lubomír Masner, Norman F. Johnson

Abstract: The genus Phoenoteleia Kieffer is revised. Phoenoteleia canalis Dodd, P. rufa Kieffer, and P. rufescens (Kieffer) are redescribed, P. fusca (Kieffer) is transferred to Dicroscelio Kieffer as Dicroscelio fuscus (Kieffer), comb. nov., and six species are described as new: P. buka Lahey, sp. nov. (Fiji), P. gunnelsi Lahey, sp. nov. (Indonesia), P. halua Lahey, sp. nov. (Indonesia), P. kaca Lahey, sp. nov. (Indonesia), P. kuboa Lahey, sp. nov. (Fiji), and P. sanma Lahey, sp. nov. (Vanuatu). The difficulty in associating male and female specimens is discussed. A key is provided to differentiate between the species of Phoenoteleia and the putative closely related genera Mallateleia Dodd and Oxyteleia Kieffer.

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Monograph Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:00:17 +0200
Description of Aphelopus fuscoflavus, a new species of Dryinidae from Thailand (Hymenoptera, Chrysidoidea) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/12462/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 57: 115-121

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.57.12462

Authors: Adalgisa Guglielmino, Massimo Olmi, Alessandro Marletta, Zai-fu Xu

Abstract: A new species of Aphelopus Dalman is described from Thailand, Sakon Nakhon: A. fuscoflavus sp. n. Morphologically the new species is similar to A. zonalis Xu, Olmi & He, 2013, known from China, Hainan, but it is clearly different in having the basivolsella fused with the paramere, while the basivolsella is not fused with the paramere in A. zonalis. Published identification keys to the Oriental species of Aphelopus are modified to include the new species.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:53:37 +0300
Two new species of the genus Rhorus Förster, 1869 from Thailand (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/11662/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 54: 79-92

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.54.11662

Authors: Alexey Reshchikov, Jin-Kyung Choi, Zai-Fu Xu, Hong Pang

Abstract: Two new species the genus Rhorus Förster are described from Thailand, R. inthanonensis Reshchikov & Xu, sp. n. and R. lannae Reshchikov & Xu, sp. n. from Chiang Mai Province. These are the first records of the genus from Thailand. The type specimen of R. orientalis (Cameron, 1909) is re-described and illustrated. An identification key for the Oriental species of Rhorus is provided.

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Research Article Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:53:18 +0200
Nesting biology of an Oriental carpenter bee, Xylocopa (Biluna) nasalis Westwood, 1838, in Thailand (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Xylocopinae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/4397/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 41: 75-94

DOI: 10.3897/JHR.41.7869

Authors: Watcharapong Hongjamrassilp, Natapot Warrit

Abstract: The biological study of wild non-Apis bees can provide useful information that may help with the pollination of food crops and native plants in areas where the keeping of honey bee colonies is restricted or affected by CCD. Here, we describe the nesting biology of the Oriental large carpenter bee, Xylocopa (Biluna) nasalis Westwood, 1838. An aggregation of more than 80+ bamboo nests of X. nasalis was discovered in Suan Pheung district, Ratch Buri province, Thailand on the 25th of May 2012. We collected 27 nests from the site to dissect, measure the external and internal nest architecture, and analyze the pollen composition of the pollen masses. X. nasalis constructs linear unbranched nests with nest entrance mostly located at the open-end of the bamboo culms. The nest length and the branch diameter of the nest entrance (excluding nesting edge) are 25.40 ± 6.95 cm and 17.94 ± 6.00 mm, and the maximum number of provisioned cells is 8. A biased sex ratio of 8♀: 1♂ is reported, with up to 7 adults inhabiting in a single nest. 29 pollen types were identified from 14 pollen masses using an acetolysis method and visualization under both light microscope and scanning electron microscope. 13 pollen types were considered as major pollen sources (contribute ≥ 1% in total pollen volume); however, only 10 can be identified to family and generic levels. The dominant pollen sources are of the families Elaeagnaceae (Elaeagnus cf. latifolia), Euphorbiaceae (Croton), Fabaceae (Senna siamea and Cassia), Fagaceae (Lithocarpus and Castanopsis), and Lythraceae (Trapa) which are mostly native to the region of Southeast Asia. The nesting architectural details should prove to be beneficial to beekeepers and researchers who are interested in trapping and studying X. nasalis, and the polylectic behavior of X. nasalis can be highly valuable for future crop pollination strategies, particularly for plants that require sonication of their poricidal anthers.

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Research Article Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0200
Revision of the genus Euagathis Szépligeti (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand, with description of three new species https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1655/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 36: 1-25

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.36.5658

Authors: Cornelis van Achterberg, Michael Sharkey, Eric Chapman

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0200
Intraspecific variability of the Lygodium sawfly, Neostromboceros albicomus (Konow, 1900) (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae, Selandriinae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1645/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 91-96

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.35.6341

Authors: Andreas Taeger

Abstract: 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.

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Short Communication Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0300
Revision of Agathacrista new genus (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae, Agathidini) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1638/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 33: 99-112

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.33.4373

Authors: Michael Sharkey, Stephanie Stoelb

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Thu, 1 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0300
Cystomastacoides van Achterberg (Braconidae, Rogadinae): first host record and descriptions of three new species from Thailand and Papua New Guinea https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1630/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 31: 65-78

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.31.3385

Authors: Donald Quicke, M. Alex Smith, Jan Hrcek, Buntika Butcher

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200
Revision of Therophilus s.s. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1601/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 27: 1-36

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.27.2832

Authors: Stephanie Stoelb, Michael Sharkey

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0300
Revision of Zelodia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Thailand https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1596/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 26: 31-71

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.26.2527

Authors: Michael Sharkey, Stephanie Stoelb

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +0300
Beldonea Cameron (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae, Tenthredininae) new to Thailand, and the males of B. Okutanii and B. Impunctata https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1593/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 25: 15-18

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.25.2903

Authors: David Smith

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Short Communication Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200
A new derived species group of Aleiodes parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Rogadinae) from Asia with descriptions of three new species https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1577/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 35-42

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.23.1663

Authors: Buntika Butcher, M. Alex Smith, Donald Quicke

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0300
Two new genera of Rogadinae (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Braconidae) from Thailand https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1578/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 23: 23-34

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.23.1659

Authors: Donald Quicke, Buntika Butcher

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0300