New Species of the Wasp Genus Notiospathius from Brazil
Author Information
Author(s): Vladimir Salvador De Jesús-Bonilla, Juliano F. Nunes, Angélica M. Penteado-Dias, Sándor Csösz, Alejandro Zaldívar-Riverón
Primary Institution: Colección Nacional de Insectos, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe new species of the parasitoid wasp genus Notiospathius and propose a synonym for an existing genus.
Conclusion
The study successfully redescribes two known species and describes five new species of Notiospathius from Brazil.
Supporting Evidence
- Five new species of Notiospathius were described from southern Brazil.
- Two previously described species were redescribed based on their holotypes.
- The type specimens of the new species were collected in the mid twentieth century.
Takeaway
Scientists found new types of wasps in Brazil and renamed one group of wasps to better fit their family tree.
Methodology
The study involved examining specimens from various collections and using morphological descriptions to identify and classify the wasps.
Limitations
The study does not provide biological information about the new species.
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