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Euchroeus. The shape and dentition of the apical rim of the abdo- 
men, body color, punctation and facial structure indicate that pur- 
purata is the senior synonym of Chrysis iris Christ. Because Latreille 
(1809) designated purpurata the type of Euchroeus, and this species 
is in fact a typical Chrysis Linnaeus, Euchroeus is therefore a junior 
synonym of Chrysis. Although some argument could be make for 
conserving the name Euchroeus this is a relatively rare group of 
species occurring in the Palearctic and Ethiopian Regions, which 
has never had a major revision. The next available name for this 
genus is Brugmoia Radoszkowski 1877 (type: Brugmoia pellucida 
Radoszkowski 1877). 
Summary 
The true identity of 3 chrysidid species, Chrysis gloriosa, fervida 
and purpurata, described by Fabricius are determined. A lectotype 
is designated for purpurata. Chrysis gloriosa is a junior synonym of 
Omalus auratus (Linnaeus) 1758. Chrysis purpuratus is the senior 
synonym of iris Christ 1791; it is also the type of Euchroeus 
Latreille, making Euchroeus a junior synonym of Chrysis Linnaeus. 
The next available name for the genus previously called Euchroeus 
is Brugmoia Radoszkowski 1877. Chrysis fervida is actually a 
Holopyga, and a neotype is designated for this species. 
Acknowledgments 
The kind assistance of Ole Lomholdt made this study pos- 
sible. This research was supported by NSF Research Grant No. 
BSR-86-00341. 
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