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Issue: Vol. 2170 No. 1: 29 Jul. 2009
Type: Articles
Published: 2009-07-29
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.2170.1.1
Page range: 1–14
Abstract views: 37
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Laelius Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) from Madagascar, with description of two new species

Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Departamento de Biologia, Av. Marechal Campos 1468, Maruípe, 29.040-090 Vitória ES, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Departamento de Biologia, Av. Marechal Campos 1468, Maruípe, 29.040-090 Vitória ES, Brazil
Hymenoptera Epyrinae new characters key

Abstract

Laelius is recorded from the Afrotropical region for the first time, and two new species are described and illustrated. Laelius mekes sp. nov. is characterized by having the propodeal disc with seven carinae and the fore wing with long radial vein, and Laelius akares sp. nov. by having the propodeal disc with five carinae and the fore wing with short radial vein. A key to the species of Madagascar are also provided.

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