RESUMO
A taxonomic revision of the Protopolybia chartergoides species-group was undertaken. Protopolybia isthmensis (Richards) stat. nov. is elevated to the level of species. The male genitalia of P. chartergoides (Gribodo), P. fuscata (Fox), and P. pallidibalteatus (Cameron) are illustrated and described. New collection records and new identification keys are presented for the species groups of Protopolybia, and the species within the P. chartergoides species-group.
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Vespas , Animais , MasculinoRESUMO
A taxonomic review of the P. sedula species-group is presented. New diagnostic characters are described and all species redescribed. The male genitalia of P. sedula (de Saussure) and P. weyrauchi Bequaert are described and drawn. New collection records and a new identification key for the species-group are given.