A new genus and two new species of Phygadeuontini (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae) from China
2010
New Genus and Species of Ichneumon Wasps from China
Sample size: 9
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mao-Ling Sheng, Sun Shu-Ping
Primary Institution: General Station of Forest Pest Management, State Forestry Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Conclusion
The study describes a new genus and two new species of Ichneumonidae from Jiangxi Province, China.
Supporting Evidence
- The new genus, Carinityla, is based on unique morphological features.
- Two new species, Carinityla punctulata and Carinityla pilosa, were also described.
- Type specimens are deposited in the Insect Museum in China.
Takeaway
Scientists found and named a new type of wasp that lives in China, along with two new species of that wasp.
Methodology
Specimens were collected using an entomological net in a forest.
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