Taxonomic notes on Baeosega Krombein (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae), with description of two new species from southern Western Ghats, India

Zootaxa. 2024 Sep 19;5512(2):200-208. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5512.2.4.

Abstract

We present taxonomic updates on Baeosega Krombein, formally reporting the genus from India for the first time. We describe and illustrate two new species, B. kimseyae Binoy, Mita & Girish Kumar, sp. nov. and B. krombeini Binoy, Mita & Girish Kumar, sp. nov. from the southern Western Ghats. A key for females of the currently known species is also provided. Additionally, a distribution map of the species is included.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution*
  • Animal Structures / anatomy & histology
  • Animal Structures / growth & development
  • Animals
  • Body Size*
  • Female
  • India
  • Male
  • Organ Size
  • Wasps* / anatomy & histology
  • Wasps* / classification