Description of a new chrysidid genus from New Caledonia (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae, Amiseginae)

By

Kimsey, Lynn Siri

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2014

Original Publication

Journal of Hymenoptera research

Volume

38

Pages

19-35

Subjects

Atoposega , Mahinda

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Washington, D.C International Society of Hymenopterists

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.38.7416

 

Abstract

Generic placement of the amisegine species Atoposega decorata Kimsey, 1995, is reexamined and is moved to the new genus, Noumeasega. In addition, three new species, N. bicolorata, N. kaoriensis and N. neocaledonica, also from New Caledonia are described and placed in Noumeasega. Traits that distinguish Noumeasega from Atoposega Krombein, 1957 and Mahinda Krombein, 1983, are described, and a key to the species is provided along with distribution map and images. In addition, unlike Atoposega, males are associated with females in Noumeasega.