Matskási István (szerk.): A Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum évkönyve 91. (Budapest 1999)

Papp, J.: Five new Microchelonus species from the Neotropical Region (Hymenoptera, Braconidae: Cheloninae)

2(1) Antennomeres 10 1.5 times as long as broad, antennomeres 11-14 progressively attenuating so that antennomere 15 (or penultimate flagellomere) twice as long as broad apically (Fig. 48). Caudal margin of propodeum defined by a less strong transverse ridge, both pairs of projections less strong. Carapace rugose with longitudinal striate elements (Fig. 54), posteriorly rugose to rugulose. Vein 3-SR 1.4— 1.6 times as long as r (Fig. 53). Apical foramen of male carapace very small, 2.4 times as wide as high (Fig. 61 ). Çd: 3.3 mm M. subplanus sp. n. With the help of the key to the Microchelonus species of the Nearctic Region presented by McCOMB (1968) the new species runs to M. pectiniphorae (CUSHMAN, 1931) (Oriental Region: China, Japan, Korea, Far East Territory of Russia, Taiwan; Nearctic Region: ?Mexico, ?USA introduced and ?established), the two species are separated by only a few and hardly recognizable features: 1 (2) Pterostigma issuing r distally from its middle, 3-SR 1.2-1.3 times as long as r (Fig. 62). Scutellum medially finely punctate, interspaces shiny or uneven, subshiny. Temple aciculate (Fig. 63). Nearly basal half of carapace lemon yellow. Male carapace apically with a slit-like foramen, 2.4-3(-4) times as wide as high (Fig. 64). Çd: 3-3.6 mm M. pectiniphorae (CUSHMAN) 2 (1) Pterostigma issuing r from its middle, 3-SR 1.4-1.6 times as long as r (Fig. 53). Scutellum roughly rugose (Fig. 51). Temple densely punctate, interspaces polished (Fig. 49). Carapace entirely black. Male carapace apically with a very small foramen (Fig. 61). Çd: 3.3 mm M. subplanus sp. n. Microchelonus topali sp. n. Çd (Figs 65-74) Material examined (4 ÇÇ + 15 dd) - Female holotype + six male paratypes: Argentina, prov. Rio Negro, El Bolsón, Mt. Piltriquitron, 700 m, beaten from Lomatia obliqua bushes near creek, 1 April 1961, leg. TOPÁL (No. 370). - One female + one male paratypes: same locality as No. 370, 370 m, beaten from wild rose and Aristotelia bushes on shruby slope, 13 March 1961, leg. TOPÁL (NO. 318). - Two female paratypes: Argentina, prov. Rio Negro, El Bolsón, Pampa Azcona, 350 m, beaten from various trees, mainly from Myrceugenia exsupca after blossoming along Arroyo Negro, 27 March 1961, leg. TOPÁL (No. 357). - Two male paratypes: Argentina, prov. Rio Negro, El Bolsón, Mt. Piltriquitron SW slope, 520 m, beaten from Libocedrus, Lomatia, Aristotelia trees and bushes after dusk, 20 March 1961, leg. TOPÁL (NO. 339). - Three male paratypes: same locality as No. 370, 700 m, beaten from various bushes except for Lomatia near creek, 1 April 1961, leg. TOPÁL (NO. 369). - Two male paratypes: same locality as No. 37, 680 m, beaten from Colletia, Fabiana imbricata, Aristotelia maqui, Maytenus boaria, Berberia buxfolia, Baccharis magellanica and Lomatia obliqua, 22 April 1961, leg. TOPÁL (No. 410). - One male paratype: Argentina, prov. Chubut, El Puelo, 15 km S of El Bolsón, 300 m, beaten from Nothofagus dombeyi, wild rose bushes and trees near river Rio Azul, 10 November 1961, leg. TOPÁL (No. 715). - Female holotype and 18 paratypes (3 ÇÇ + 15 dd) are deposited in the Hungarian Natural History Museum (Department of Zoology), Budapest, Hym. Typ. Nos 7851 (holotype) and 7852-7869 (paratypes).