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A parasitic wasp of the platygastrid family (Platygastroidea, Platygastridae, Sceliotrachelinae) first recorded in the Rovno amber (Eocene of Ukraine).

Authors :
Kononova, S.
Simutnik, S.
Source :
Paleontological Journal; Jul2013, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p414-416, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

A new platygastrid species, Platystasius gracilis sp. nov., from an inclusion in Upper Eocene Rovno amber is described. The new species is assigned to the genus Platystasius Nixon, 1937. The morphological characteristics of the new species are described, and comparative analysis of the inclusion and a representative of the Recent fauna are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00310301
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Paleontological Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89583268
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1134/S0031030113040072