Zosteragathis taemensis Sharkey, 2018

Sharkey, Michael J. & Chapman, Eric G., 2018, Revision of Zosteragathis Sharkey of Thailand (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae, Agathidini), Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 65 (2), pp. 225-253 : 231-232

Zosteragathis taemensis Sharkey sp. n.

Diagnosis.

Fore and mid coxae mostly melanic; scutellar groove pale; area posterior to fore wing stigma distinctly infuscate.

Description.

Body length 6.1 mm. Ovipositor length 5.3 mm. Ovipositor 0.9 × body length. Number of flagellomeres 34. Notauli sculpture not significantly wider posteriorly. Scutellum smooth with punctures. Mid tibia with 4 apical and 4 preapical spines. Hind tibia with 9 spines/pegs. Second submarginal cell diameter minute, about equal to width of vein. Wing hyaline with an infuscate patch posterior to stigma. T2 0.9 × longer than wide. T2 entirely striate, semicircular pattern anteromedially, striae converging posterior to this pattern. Color: head black except ventral gena and ventral clypeus yellow; mesosoma black except scutellar groove pale; fore and mid coxae predominantly melanic; T1 black except posterior margin yellow; T2 yellow in anterior half.

Etymology.

Named after the type locality Pha Taem National Park.

Material examined.

Holotype: Female: Thailand , Ubon Ratchathani, Pha Taem NP, Phu Krajeaw foothill, 15.666°N, 105.508°E, 238 m elev., Malaise trap, 2-9.vi.2007 (H279, T2206), Tongcam & Banlu.

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