Entomacis curticornis Kieffer, 1912a: 69

Notton, David G., 2014, A catalogue of the types of Diapriinae (Hymenoptera, Diapriidae) at the Natural History Museum, London, European Journal of Taxonomy 75, pp. 1-123 : 75-76

Entomacis curticornis Kieffer, 1912a: 69 , 70.

Valid name

Entomacis curticornis Kieffer, 1912 .

Summary of types

Syntype ♂, BMNH number 9.686. Syntype ♀.

Primary type data

97; Mahe, ’08-9./ Seychelles Exp.; Entomacis / curticornis/ J.J.Kieffer/ type.; Type; Type/ H.T.; Seychelle Islands./ Percy Sladen Trust/ Expedition./ 1913-170. (syntype ♂). 146; Mahe, ’08-9./ Seychelles Exp.; Entomacis / curticornis/ J.J.Kieffer/ paratype.; Seychelle Islands./ Percy Sladen Trust/ Expedition./ 1913-170 (syntype ♀).

Type locality

Seychelles, Mahé, Cascade Estate; Mahé, Anse aux Pins and Anse Royal.

Remarks

Two syntypes were found. The holotype and paratype labels are erroneous, as Kieffer did not designate a holotype. The male syntype is mounted on a card point and is entire; the female syntype is mounted on a card and is entire.