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Revision of the Genus Laelius (Hymenoptera, Chrysidoidea, Bethylidae) from China

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The genus Laelius from China is revised for the first time and six species are recognized, including one new species as well as three new records. The new species, Laelius longus sp. nov., which is supported by both morphological and molecular analyses, is described and illustrated. Three new records, L. naniwaensis, L. nigrofemoratus, and L. yamatonis, are illustrated. A key to the Chinese species of Laelius is provided.

Source: Insects

DOI: 10.3390/insects15080627

Authors: Chunhong Wang, Junhua He, Xuexin Chen

Institutions: Zhejiang University, State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology

Language: English

Topic: Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Yunnan Agricultural University, National Key Research and Development Program of China