The species of the Neotropical genus Fractipons Townes, 1970 (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae)
2011

New Species of Fractipons Wasps from the Neotropics

Sample size: 65 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Santiago Bordera, Alejandra González-Moreno

Primary Institution: Instituto de Investigación CIBIO, Universidad de Alicante

Hypothesis

The study aims to describe two new species of the genus Fractipons and provide a key to known species.

Conclusion

Two new species of the genus Fractipons have been described, expanding the known distribution of the genus to include Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru.

Supporting Evidence

  • Two new species of Fractipons were described.
  • A new diagnosis for the genus was provided.
  • A key to known species was included.
  • New distribution records were established for the genus.

Takeaway

Scientists found two new types of wasps in a group called Fractipons, which live in places like Argentina and Costa Rica.

Methodology

The study involved examining 65 specimens from various entomological collections and using morphological terminology for descriptions.

Limitations

The study does not provide information on the biology of the genus Fractipons.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3897/zookeys.76.913

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