ABSTRACT
The genus Cryptophion Viereck, 1913 includes eight Neotropical species distributed in Central and South America. Herein the genus is recorded for the first time in Colombia and a new species, Cryptophion flavonigrovittatus Santos, Onody & Palacio sp. nov. is described. In addition, Cryptophion spinozai and Cryptophion guilhermoi are reported for the first time for Colombia. An identification key is also provided for all species of the genus.
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Hymenoptera , Animals , ColombiaABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Dolichomitus Smith, 1877 is a genus of Darwin wasps characterised by their large bodies and long ovipositors, that includes more than 75 species worldwide, 20 of which occur in the Neotropical Region. Due to recent efforts, the number of species of this genus continues to increase in South America. NEW INFORMATION: A new iridescent species of Pimplinae, Dolichomitus meii sp. nov., is described and illustrated. It was discovered from the biological station of Yanayacu located in the north-eastern slopes of the tropical Andes. It may be separated from all other species of Dolichomitus Smith by the striking colour pattern and apically strongly decurved ovipositor.
ABSTRACT
This study describes the first species of Charops Holmgren, 1859 from Brazil: C. angelicae sp. nov., C. eduardoi sp. nov., C. katiae sp. nov., C. lucianae sp. nov., C. mariae sp. nov., C. mucioi sp. nov. and C. terezae sp. nov. An emended diagnosis of this genus is presented, updated with characters observed in Brazilian species; its known geographical distribution is expanded and illustrated in distribution maps. High resolution images and a key for Brazilian species are also provided.