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First record of Tanaostigmatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) in South Korea
Author(s) -
Kim ChangJun,
Lim Jongok,
Shin HyunTak,
Kim IlKwon
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
entomological research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.421
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1748-5967
pISSN - 1738-2297
DOI - 10.1111/1748-5967.12237
Subject(s) - holotype , biology , hymenoptera , taxonomy (biology) , zoology , ecology
Protanaostigma kyushuana Masi 1940 (Chalcidoidea: Tanaostigmatidae) is newly recognized from South Korea, and its finding represents the first record of the phytophagous chalcid family in the country. A detailed redescription and photographs of the species are given. Images of the holotype specimen are also provided for comparison. In addition, the relationship and taxonomic status between Protanaostigma and Tanaostigmodes are briefly discussed.