A new species of Misetus Wesmael, 1845 (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ichneumoninae, Phaeogenini) from Italy, with updated key to the females of Palaearctic species

Zootaxa. 2018 Jan 21;4374(4):594-600. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4374.4.8.

Abstract

A new species, Misetus strumiai sp. n., from the island of Montecristo (Italy, Tuscany) is described and illustrated. The new species is characterized by having the clypeus with a small median tooth, metasomal tergite II almost entirely smooth and polished, and extensively red body color (except for black head). A comparative diagnosis is provided in order to distinguish the new taxon from the other known species of the genus Misetus Wesmael, 1845.

Keywords: Hymenoptera, new species, key, taxonomy, parasitoid.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Hymenoptera*
  • Italy