Title of article :
Taxonomic studies of the genus Conura Spinola (Chalcididae: Chalcidinae) from Oriental region with the first report of two New World species
Author/Authors :
Binoy ، C. Insect Ecology and Ethology Laboratory, Department of Zoology - University of Calicut , Nasser ، M. Insect Ecology and Ethology Laboratory, Department of Zoology - University of Calicut , Santhosh ، S. Systematic Entomology Laboratory - Malabar Christian College - Affiliated to University of Calicut
Abstract :
The chalcidine wasp genus Conura Spinola, 1837 (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) is reviewed from the Oriental region. A New World species of xanthostigma group (C. abdominalis (Walker, 1861)) and an unnamed species represented by male specimens belonging to maculata group are reported for the first time from the Oriental region, India (Kerala). Diagnosis of species occurring in the Oriental region and a key to species are provided.
Keywords :
Chalcidinae , Nearctic , new record , India , species group , key
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
