Discovery of the genus Meggoleus Townes, 1971 (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Tersilochinae) in Peru, with the description of two new species

Revista Científica:

Zookey

Año:

2012

Volumen:

163

Páginas:

83-90

Keywords (Autor):

Ichneumonidae, taxonomy, new species, Peru, Neotropical region, South America

Resumen

The genus Meggoleus Townes, 1971 (Ichneumonidae, Tersilochinae) currently comprises two species, one from Brazil and one from Gabon. The genus is recorded from Peru for the first time, with a range extension of the type species, Meggoleus spirator Townes, 1971, and the discovery of two new species – Meggoleus fuscatus sp. n. and Meggoleus pampahermosensis sp. n. A key to the world’s species is provided.

Autor (es ):

Alvarado Mabel

Idioma:

Inglés

Tipo de Referencia:

Articulo de revista academica