Revision of the Genus Laelius (Hymenoptera, Chrysidoidea, Bethylidae) from China
The genus <i>Laelius</i> from China is revised for the first time and six species are recognized, including one new species as well as three new records. The new species, <i>Laelius longus</i> sp. nov., which is supported by both morphological and molecular analyses, is described and illustrated. Three new records, <i>L. naniwaensis</i>, <i>L. nigrofemoratus</i>, and <i>L. yamatonis</i>, are illustrated. A key to the Chinese species of <i>Laelius</i> is provided.
Authors
- Xue‐Xin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9109-8853)
- Junhua He
- Chunhong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0132-3218)
Institutions
- China National Rice Research Institute (CN)
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insects
- Published
- 2024-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15080627
- Primary Topic
- Plant and animal studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Yunnan Agricultural University
- National Key Research and Development Program of China