A new highly aberrant doryctine wasp, Spathius lubomiri n. sp. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Doryctinae), from Lord Howe Island

By

Austin, A. D. (Andrew D.)
Jennings, John

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2009

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

20

Pages

275-284

Subjects

Apterous , brachypterous , Braconidae , Doryctinae , Lord Howe Island , micropterous , Spathius , wing reduction

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.20.120

 

Abstract

Here we describe the doryctine wasp Spathius lubomiri sp. n., a highly aberrant member of the genus from Lord Howe Island, which is characterised, among other features, bythe wings reduced to sclerotised rod-like structures, and the dorsal body covered with long bristle-like setae. We also briefly discuss the composition of the hymenopteran fauna and prevalence of reduced wing taxa for the island, and provide a personal account in celebration of Lubo Masner’s 75th birthday.