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A review of the genus Platydialepis Haupt (Hymenoptera, Pompilidae) of China, with description of four new species and key to the species

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The genus Platydialepis Haupt is a small genus of Pompilidae. Its members hunt spiders for larval provisioning. Studying this genus helps further enhance the understanding of biodiversity within this genus. The genus Platydialepis Haupt from China is reviewed. Four new species, Platydialepis bidentata Cui, Li & Ma, sp. nov ., P. flavipectoralis Cui, Li & Ma, sp. nov ., P. frontimaculata Cui, Li & Ma, sp. nov ., and P. prominula Cui, Li & Ma, sp. nov . are described. Additionally, P. ryoheii (Ishikawa, 1957) is reported as a first record from China. A key to Chinese species of the genus Platydialepis is provided.

Source: Journal of Hymenoptera Research

DOI: 10.3897/jhr.99.210992

Authors: Jingxin Cui, Qiang Li, Li Ma

Institution: Yunnan Agricultural University

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: $754

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China