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- Title
Revision of the Genus Laelius (Hymenoptera, Chrysidoidea, Bethylidae) from China.
- Authors
Wang, Chunhong; He, Junhua; Chen, Xuexin
- Abstract
Simple Summary: The cosmopolitan genus Laelius Ashmead belongs to the subfamily Epyrinae and includes 68 valid species. Members of Laelius mainly attack larvae of larder beetles (Coleoptera, Dermestidae), which are commonly known as pests of stored products. The taxonomic study of Laelius in China is far from enough, with only two species recorded. Taking account of the promising biocontrol agents for the pests of forest and stored products, the Chinese species of Laelius are revised in this study. Morphological characters and DNA barcoding with COI sequences are used for species delimitation. A new species, Laelius longus sp. nov., is described and illustrated. Three new records from China are updated. The genus Laelius 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, Laelius longus sp. nov., which is supported by both morphological and molecular analyses, is described and illustrated. Three new records, L. naniwaensis, L. nigrofemoratus, and L. yamatonis, are illustrated. A key to the Chinese species of Laelius is provided.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL pest control; BIOLOGICAL pest control agents; GENETIC barcoding; FOREST products; HYMENOPTERA
- Publication
Insects (2075-4450), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 8, p627
- ISSN
2075-4450
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/insects15080627