Notes on the genus Ismarus Haliday (Hymenoptera, Diapriidae) from China
2011
New Species of Ismarus from China
Sample size: 25
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Jing-xian, Hua-yan Chen, Zai-fu Xu
Primary Institution: South China Agricultural University
Hypothesis
The study aims to revise the Chinese species of the genus Ismarus for the first time.
Conclusion
Three new species of Ismarus have been described from China, along with two species newly reported for the Chinese fauna.
Supporting Evidence
- Three new species of Ismarus were described: Ismarus longus, Ismarus nigritrochanter, and Ismarus parvicellus.
- Two species, Ismarus dorsiger and Ismarus halidayi, were newly reported for the Chinese fauna.
- A key to the Chinese species of Ismarus was provided.
Takeaway
Scientists found new types of tiny wasps in China that no one has seen before.
Methodology
Specimens were collected using sweeping and yellow pan traps from various provinces in China between 2006 and 2010.
Limitations
The study is limited to the species collected during the specified years and may not represent all species in the region.
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