Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2009 |
Authors: | A. D. Austin, Jennings J. T. |
Journal: | ZooKeys |
Volume: | 20 |
Pagination: | 275-284 |
Keywords: | apterous, brachypterous, Braconidae, Doryctinae, lord howe island, micropterous, spathius, wing reduction |
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, by having the wings reduced to sclerotised rod-like structures, and the dorsal body covered with long bristle-like setae. We also briefl y 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. |
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