A new species of Megischus Brullé (Hymenoptera, Stephanidae) from China, with a key to the Chinese species
2010
A New Species of Megischus from China
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Chun-dan Hong, Cornelis van Achterberg, Zai-fu Xu
Primary Institution: Department of Entomology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University
Conclusion
A new species of Megischus, named Megischus aplicatus, has been identified and described from Hubei, China.
Supporting Evidence
- A new species of Megischus was described and illustrated.
- The holotype is deposited in the Parasitic Hymenoptera Collection of Zhejiang University.
- A key to the Chinese species of Megischus was added.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new bug called Megischus aplicatus in China, which is different from other bugs because it doesn't have a certain fold on its body.
Methodology
The specimen was collected in Hubei Province, China, and described using morphological terminology and imaging software.
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