Latest Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research Latest 10 Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research https://jhr.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:01:23 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://jhr.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Journal of Hymenoptera Research https://jhr.pensoft.net/ A new Mymaromma sp. (Mymarommatoidea, Mymarommatidae) in Hawai‘i and first host record for the superfamily https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/77931/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 89: 73-87

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.89.77931

Authors: David N. Honsberger, John T. Huber, Mark G. Wright

Abstract: A new species of Mymaromma, M. menehune sp. nov., is described from the Hawaiian Islands. It was found emerging as a solitary endoparasitoid from eggs of a Lepidopsocus sp. (Psocodea: Lepidopsocidae) on branches of Ficus microcarpa (Moraceae) on the island of O‘ahu. This the first host record for the superfamily Mymarommatoidea, coming almost exactly 100 years after the first extant species of Mymarommatidae was described.

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Research Article Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:00:06 +0200
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
A taxonomic treatment of Synopeas Förster (Platygastridae, Platygastrinae) from the island of New Guinea https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/65563/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 87: 5-65

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.87.65563

Authors: Jessica Awad, Jonathan S. Bremer, Philip T. Butterill, Matthew R. Moore, Elijah J. Talamas

Abstract: Synopeas from New Guinea is revised, including 16 new species and four previously named species. The concepts for these species were developed in conjunction with a CO1 analysis that includes 16 New Guinean species and 3 Synopeas species from other regions. The molecular analysis determined that the New Guinea fauna does not form a clade, indicating multiple migrations. The following species are described and keyed: S. amandae Awad, sp. nov.; S. anunu Awad, sp. nov.; S. butterilli Buhl; S. codex Awad, sp. nov.; S. csoszi Buhl; S. kalubia Awad, sp. nov.; S. kiki Awad, sp. nov.; S. kira Awad, sp. nov.; S. klingunculum Awad, sp. nov.; S. luli Awad, sp. nov.; S. occultum Awad, sp. nov.; S. pattiae Awad, sp. nov.; S. psychotriae Buhl; S. pterocarpi Buhl; S. pulupulu Awad, sp. nov.; S. roncavei Awad, sp. nov.; S. sanga Awad, sp. nov.; S. toto Awad, sp. nov.; S. valavala Awad, sp. nov.; S. zhangi Awad, sp. nov. Leptacis pleuralis (Buhl), comb. nov. is transferred from Synopeas. Images of 56 holotypes of Synopeas are made publicly available online.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:00:02 +0200
A new species of Anagyrus (Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae) from Malaysia, parasitoid of Lanceacoccus sp. (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/24872/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 65: 141-148

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.65.24872

Authors: Guo-Hao Zu, Xu Zhang, Cheng-De Li, Yan-Zhou Zhang

Abstract: A new species of Anagyrus Howard, 1896 (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), A. minipedicellus Zu & Zhang sp. n., is described from Borneo of Malaysia as a parasitoid of Lanceacoccus sp. (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), and DNA barcoding of the new species is given.

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Research Article Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:12:31 +0300
Life History of the Emerald Jewel Wasp Ampulex compressa https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/21762/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 63: 1-13

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.63.21762

Authors: Ryan Arvidson, Victor Landa, Sarah Frankenberg, Michael E. Adams

Abstract: The Emerald Jewel Wasp Ampulex compressa (Fabricius) is an endoparasitoid of the American cockroach Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus). Its host subjugation strategy is unusual in that envenomation is directed into the host central nervous system, eliciting a long-term behavior modification termed hypokinesia, turning stung cockroaches into a lethargic and compliant, but not paralyzed, living food supply for wasp offspring. A. compressa manipulates hypokinesic cockroaches into a burrow, where it oviposits a single egg onto a mesothoracic leg, hatching three days later. Herein we describe the life history and developmental timing of A. compressa. Using head capsule measurements and observations of mandibular morphology, we found that the larvae develop through three instars, the first two ectoparasitoid, and the third exclusively endoparasitoid. The first two instars have mandibles sufficient for piercing and cutting the cuticle respectively, while the third instar has a larger and blunter mandibular structure. During ecdysis to the third instar, the larva enters the body cavity of the cockroach, consuming internal tissues selectively, including fat body and skeletal muscle, but sparing the gut and Malpighian tubules. The developmental timing to pupation is similar between males and females, but cocoon volume and mass, and pupation duration are sexually dimorphic. Further, we show that the difference in cocoon mass and volume can be used to predict sex before eclosion, which is valuable for studies in venom pharmacology, as only females produce venom.

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Research Article Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:35:45 +0300
Description of a new chrysidid genus from New Caledonia (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae, Amiseginae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1667/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 38: 19-35

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.38.7416

Authors: Lynn Kimsey

Abstract: Generic placement of the amisegine species Atoposega decorata Kimsey, 1995, is reexamined and is moved to the new genus, Noumeasega. In addition, three new species, N. bicolorata, N. kaoriensis and N. neocaledonica, also from New Caledonia are described and placed in Noumeasega. Traits that distinguish Noumeasega from Atoposega Krombein, 1957 and Mahinda Krombein, 1983, are described, and a key to the species is provided along with distribution map and images. In addition, unlike Atoposega, males are associated with females in Noumeasega.

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Research Article Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0300
Factors influencing the foraging activity of the allodapine bee Braunsapis puangensis on creeping daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) in Fiji https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1648/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 35: 59-69

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.35.6006

Authors: Abhineshwar Prasad, Simon Hodge

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Short Communication Fri, 25 Oct 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
New species of egg parasites from the Oil Palm Stick Insect (Eurycantha insularis) in Papua New Guinea (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae, Phasmatodea, Phasmatidae) https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1621/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 30: 19-28

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.30.4010

Authors: Lynn Kimsey, Charles Dewhurst, Seno Nyaure

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200
Colastomion Baker (Braconidae, Rogadinae): nine new species from Papua New Guinea reared from Crambidae https://jhr.pensoft.net/article/1604/ Journal of Hymenoptera Research 28: 85-121

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.28.3484

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

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0300