A new species of the genus Palpostilpnus Aubert (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae) from the Oriental part of China
2011

A New Species of Palpostilpnus from China

Sample size: 4 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Sheng Mao-Ling, Gavin R. Broad

Primary Institution: General Station of Forest Pest Management, State Forestry Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Conclusion

A new species of the genus Palpostilpnus has been described from Jiangxi Province, China.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new species was collected in Jiangxi Province, China.
  • A key to the described species of the genus Palpostilpnus is provided.
  • The study includes detailed morphological descriptions of the new species.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new type of wasp in China, and they named it Palpostilpnus brevis.

Methodology

The study involved collecting specimens from Jiangxi Province and describing their morphological characteristics.

Limitations

The study is limited to a single new species and does not cover the entire genus.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3897/zookeys.108.1123

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