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Issue: Vol. 5646 No. 1: 6 Jun. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-06-06
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5646.1.8
Page range: 131-143
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Another brushstroke on the cynipoid painting: a new species of Andricus (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini) from Türkiye

Pamukkale University; Acıpayam Vocational School of Higher Education; Department of Veterinary; Laborant & Veterinary Health Program; Acıpayam Denizli; Türkiye.
Hymenoptera Inquiline new species Cynipini Andricus Türkiye

Abstract

A study on midge galls found on oaks has led to the description of a new species, Andricus katilmisi sp. nov. from Türkiye. When considered in terms of its morphological characteristics and biological associations, the new species exhibits an unusual combination of gall inducers and inquilines. The diagnostic characters, morphological description, biological relationships, life cycle, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of the new species are provided. Owing to its distinctive life strategy, the new species is discussed within the broader context of cynipoid evolution.

 

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How to Cite

Tataroğlu, M. (2025) Another brushstroke on the cynipoid painting: a new species of Andricus (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini) from Türkiye. Zootaxa, 5646 (1), 131–143. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5646.1.8