Two Species of Genus Antrocephalus Kirby (Chalcididae: Chalcidoidea: Hymenoptera): New Records for Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Two new records of genus Antrocephalus Kirby belonging to Family Chalcididae (Chalcidoidea: Hymenoptera) were identified from the collection of 200 specimens collected with insect collection sweep net and Malaise Trap from different ecological zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan for two consecutive years in 2012-13. These species were comprised of A. mitys and A. nicus. Diagnostic characters, host record and worldwide distribution of the species are also provided with the description of the species. Key to the species of genus Antrocephalus of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan is also provided along with illustrations of important characters.
Authors: Toheed Iqbal, Mian Inayatullah
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2612290653
