Species of the genus Mastrus Förster (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) of China with descriptions of two new species parasitizing sawflies (Hymenoptera)
2010
New Species of Mastrus Wasps from China
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mao-Ling Sheng, Xiang-Fu Zeng
Primary Institution: General Station of Forest Pest Management, State Forestry Administration
Conclusion
The study describes four species of Mastrus wasps from China, including two new species.
Supporting Evidence
- Two new species of Mastrus were identified from sawflies in China.
- One species, Mastrus deminuens, is a known parasitoid of a specific sawfly.
- A key to the species of Mastrus in China was provided.
Takeaway
Scientists found new types of wasps in China that live in sawfly cocoons. They named two of these wasps for the first time.
Methodology
The researchers collected cocoons of sawflies from forests and reared the parasitoids in controlled conditions.
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