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Issue: Vol. 2750 No. 1: 27 Jan. 2011
Type: Articles
Published: 2011-01-27
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.2750.1.6
Page range: 60–64
Abstract views: 33
PDF downloaded: 1

A new species of Pristapenesia Brues (Hymenoptera, Scolebythidae) from Asia

South China Agricultural University, College of Natural Resources & Environment, Guangzhou 510642 China
161/2 Mu 5, Soi Wat Pranon, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiangmai 50180, Thailand
Hymenoptera Pristapenesia Oriental region Palaearctic region taxonomy

Abstract

Pristapenesia asiatica sp. nov. is described and illustrated from two female specimens collected in China and Thailand. This species is readily recognized by the absence of a tubular radial vein in the fore wings. A key to world fossil and living species of Pristapenesia is provided.

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