Doryctinae Foerster, 1863

Belokobylskij, Sergey A. & Achterberg, Cornelis Van, 2021, Review of the braconid parasitoid subfamily Doryctinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) from the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, European Journal of Taxonomy 765 (1), pp. 1-143 : 3-6

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Subfamily Doryctinae Foerster, 1863

Key to genera of Doryctinae in the Arabian Peninsula

1. First metasomal tergite distinctly petiolate; acrosternite of first segment long, 0.5–0.9 times as long as tergite ( Figs 14I View Fig , 15C–D View Fig , 19B–C View Fig , 23B, D View Fig ) ............................................................................................ 2

– First metasomal tergite not petiolate or subpetiolate; acrosternite of first segment short or slightly elongate, 0.1–0.4 times as long as tergite ( Figs 2B–C View Fig , 8B–C View Fig , 10B, D View Fig , 13C–D View Fig , 27B–C View Fig , 48C–D View Fig ) ....... 4

2. Laterotergites (epipleura) of second and third tergites fused ( Figs 17D View Fig , 19C View Fig , 21D View Fig , 23D View Fig ). First metasomal tergite (petiole) usually more or less abruptly dilated at apex ( Figs 16K View Fig , 18H View Fig , 23B View Fig ). Fore and middle femora without blister-like swelling ....................................................................... Spathius Nees, 1819 View in CoL

– Laterotergites (epipleura) of second and third tergites separated ( Figs 15D View Fig , 40C View Fig , 42C View Fig ). First metasomal tergite (petiole) gradually widened from spiracles to apex, never abruptly dilated at apex ( Figs 14J View Fig , 39J View Fig , 42B View Fig ). Fore and middle femora with a blister-like swelling near base above. Almost always dark brown specimens ( Figs 14A View Fig , 39A View Fig , 41A View Fig ). Hind tibiae never pale basally ( Figs 14I View Fig , 39G View Fig , 41J View Fig ). Second to fourth tergites always with distinctly separated laterotergites ( Figs 15D View Fig , 40C View Fig , 42C View Fig ). Fore wing strongly dappled with black and white. Medial vein (M+CU1) very strongly curved ( Figs 15A View Fig , 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig ) ... 3

3. Nervulus (m-cu) of fore wing widely antefurcal ( Fig. 15A View Fig ). Infuscate part of fore wing proximal to basal hyaline fascia completely without pubescence ( Fig. 15A View Fig ). Basal vein (1r-m) of hind wing absent, costal vein (1-SC+R) fused just with mediocubital vein (1-M) ( Fig. 15A View Fig ). Precoxal sulcus almost absent ( Fig. 14H View Fig ). Acrosternite of petiole considerably longer than half of first tergite ( Fig. 15D View Fig ). ................................................................................................................................. Parana Nixon, 1943 View in CoL

– Nervulus (m-cu) of fore wing usually postfurcal or rarely interstitial ( Figs 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig ). Infuscate part of fore wing proximal to basal hyaline fascia always pubescent ( Figs 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig ). Basal vein (1r-m) of hind wing present, costal vein (1-SC+R) not fused just with mediocubital vein (1-M) ( Figs 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig ). Precoxal sulcus present, but often almost indistinct ( Figs 39I View Fig , 41H View Fig ). Acrosternite of petiole rather short, usually shorter than half of petiole tergite ( Figs 39K View Fig , 42C View Fig ) (see also couplet 7) .................................... ...................................................................................................................... Platyspathius Viereck, 1911 View in CoL

4. Hind wing without nervellus (cu-a); submedial (subbasal) cell of hind wing absent ( Fig. 64A View Fig ). Labial palpus 3-segmented. First flagellar segment distinctly shorter than second segment ( Fig. 63C View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing absent ( Fig. 64A View Fig ). Brachial (subdiscal) cell closed distally and basally; nervulus (cu-a) present ( Fig. 64A View Fig ) ................................ Aivalykus Nixon, 1938 View in CoL

– Hind wing with nervellus (cu-a); submedial (subbasal) cell of hind wing present and closed distally ( Figs 2A View Fig , 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 27A View Fig , 44A View Fig ). Labial palpus 4-segmented ............................................................ 5

5. Brachial (subdiscal) cell of fore wing closed apico-posteriorly; brachial vein (CU1b) present ( Figs 2A View Fig , 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 11F View Fig , 40A View Fig , 44A View Fig , 50A View Fig ). Medial (basal) cell of hind wing usually wide, more or less distinctly widened toward apex ( Figs 2A View Fig , 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 11F View Fig , 40A View Fig , 44A View Fig , 50A View Fig ). Usually second (rm) (except for Mimodoryctes View in CoL : Fig. 13A–B View Fig ) and always first radiomedial vein (2-SR) of fore wing present ( Figs 2A View Fig , 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 11F View Fig , 40A View Fig , 44A View Fig , 50A View Fig ). Hind wing of males without pterostigma-like sclerotisation ..................................................................................................................................... 6

– Brachial (subdiscal) cell of fore wing open apico-posteriorly; brachial vein (CU1b) absent ( Figs 27A View Fig ; 29A View Fig ; 35A View Fig , 37A; B View Fig ; 38F View Fig ). Medial (basal) cell of hind wing narrow, usually not or weakly widened toward apex ( Figs 27A View Fig ; 29A View Fig ; 35A View Fig , 37A; B View Fig ; 38F View Fig ). Often second (r-m) or first (2-SR) radiomedial vein of fore wing absent ( Figs 27A View Fig ; 29A View Fig ; 35A View Fig , 37A; B View Fig ; 38F View Fig ). Hind wing of males often with pterostigma-like sclerotisation...............................................................13

6. Parallel vein (CU1a) interstitial to cubital vein (2-CU1) or rarely arising distinctly behind middle of vein (3-CU1), closed brachial (subdiscal) cell distally ( Figs 2A View Fig , 4A View Fig , 6A View Fig , 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig , 44A View Fig , 50A View Fig ). Recurrent vein (m-cu) of fore wing postfurcal ( Figs 2A View Fig , 4A View Fig , 6A View Fig , 40A View Fig , 42A View Fig , 44A View Fig , 50A View Fig ) ............... 7

– Parallel vein (CU1a) arising distinctly before middle of vein (3-CU1), closed brachial (subdiscal) cell distally (closely to posterior margin of wing) ( Figs 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 11F View Fig , 13A View Fig ). Recurrent vein (m-cu) of fore wing antefurcal ( Figs 8A View Fig , 10A View Fig , 11F View Fig , 13A View Fig ) ...........................................................................11

7. Hind tibia with row of sparse thick spines on dorsal surface. First flagellar segment smooth and concave on one side, convex and rugulose at least on basal half of opposite side. Acrosternite of first segment elongated, 0.35–0.40 times as long as tergite. Hind wing of male with pterostigma-like sclerotisation at least on part of costal vein .................................. Doryctophasmus Enderlein, 1912 View in CoL

– Hind tibia without row of spines on dorsal surface ( Figs 7L View Fig , 39G View Fig , 41J View Fig , 43J View Fig , 49G View Fig ). First flagellar segment smooth and more or less convex on both sides ( Figs 7F View Fig , 12G View Fig , 39F View Fig , 41F View Fig , 43E View Fig , 47E View Fig ). Acrosternite of first segment not elongate (except Platyspathius View in CoL : Figs 39K View Fig , 42C View Fig ), 0.25–0.30 times as long as tergite ( Figs 8C View Fig , 44C View Fig , 50C View Fig ). Hind wing of male without pterostigma-like sclerotisation. ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

8. First metasomal tergite narrow and elongate, subpetiolate, 1.6–1.8 times longer than its posterior width; its acrosternite elongated, usually 0.3–0.4 times as long as tergite ( Figs 39K View Fig , 40C View Fig , 42C View Fig ) (see also couplet 3) ........................................................................................ Platyspathius Viereck, 1911 View in CoL

– First metasomal tergite wide and short or relatively short, sessile, 1.0–1.3 times longer than its posterior width; its acrosternite not elongated, usually 0.1–0.2 times as long as tergite ( Figs 2B–C View Fig , 4B–C View Fig , 6B–C View Fig , 44B–C View Fig , 48C–D View Fig ) ......................................................................................................... 9

9. At most second metasomal tergite and sometimes third one with separated laterotergites ( Figs 2C View Fig , 4C View Fig , 6C View Fig ). Base of fourth to sixth tergites without transverse furrows ( Figs 2B View Fig , 4B View Fig , 6B View Fig ). Metasomal tergites behind third one always smooth ( Figs 2B View Fig , 4B View Fig , 6B View Fig ). Fifth and sixth metasomal tergites not enlarged, not longer than proceeding tergite and not concealing succeeding tergites ( Figs 2B View Fig , 4B View Fig , 6B View Fig ). Femora of all legs without dorsal tubercles ( Figs 1H View Fig , 3H View Fig , 5G View Fig ) .................................................. .............................................................................................................. Dendrosotinus Telenga, 1941 View in CoL

– Second to fifth or sixth metasomal tergites with separated laterotergites ( Figs 44C View Fig , 46C View Fig , 48C View Fig , 50C View Fig , 52C View Fig , 54C View Fig , 56C View Fig ). Base of fourth to sixth tergites with deep and crenulate transverse furrows ( Figs 44B View Fig , 46B View Fig , 48B View Fig , 50B View Fig , 52B View Fig , 54B View Fig , 56B View Fig ). Metasomal tergites behind third one sculptured at least anteriorly ( Figs 44B View Fig , 46B View Fig , 48B View Fig , 50B View Fig , 52B View Fig , 54B View Fig , 56B View Fig ). Fifth or sixth metasomal tergites enlarged, usually longer than proceeding tergite and concealing succeeding tergites ( Figs 44B View Fig , 46B View Fig , 48B View Fig , 50B View Fig , 52B View Fig , 54B View Fig , 56B View Fig ). Femora of fore, middle and sometimes hind legs with dorsal protuberances ( Figs 43G View Fig , 45F View Fig , 49G View Fig , 51I View Fig , 53H View Fig , 55I View Fig , 61F View Fig ) ...................................................................................... 10

10. Metasoma with only five tergites visible dorsally (following tergites hidden under fifth one); fifth tergite usually distinctly longer than previous (fourth) tergite ( Figs 48C View Fig , 50B View Fig , 52B View Fig , 54D View Fig , 56B View Fig , 58C View Fig , 60B View Fig , 62C View Fig ) .................................................................................................... Rhaconotus Ruthe, 1854 View in CoL

– Metasoma with six or seven tergites visible dorsally; sixth tergite longer or not longer than previous (fifth) tergite ( Figs 44B View Fig , 46B View Fig ) ............................................................. Rhaconotinus Hedqvist, 1965

11. Acrosternite of first segment elongated, 0.4–0.6 times as long as first tergite ( Figs 10C– D View Fig ). Hind coxa without or with very small (almost invisible) basoventral tubercle ( Fig. 9F View Fig ). Second and third metasomal tergites with two lateral subparallel furrows ( Figs 9I View Fig , 10B View Fig ). Mesoscutum granulate or granulate-coriaceous ( Fig. 9G View Fig ). Propodeum without delineated areas ( Fig. 9G View Fig ) ............................... .................................................................................... Hemispathius Belokobylskij & Quicke, 2000 View in CoL

– Acrosternite of first segment short, not elongated, 0.25–0.30 times as long as first tergite ( Figs 8C View Fig , 13D View Fig ). Hind coxa with distinct basoventral tubercle ( Figs 7K View Fig , 12G View Fig ). Second and third metasomal tergites usually without lateral furrows ( Figs 8B View Fig , 11G View Fig , 13C View Fig ) ......................................................... 12

12. Parallel vein (CU1a) of fore wing arising distinctly before middle of distal margin of brachial (subdiscal) cell ( Fig. 8A View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing always present ( Fig. 8A View Fig ). Third segment of labial palpus long ( Fig. 7D View Fig ). Dorsal lobe of pronotum more or less distinctly convex ( Fig. 7I View Fig ). Posterior end of precoxal sulcus usually with rounded depression ........................ ........................................................................................................................ Doryctes Haliday, 1836 View in CoL

– Parallel vein (CU1a) of fore wing arising from middle of distal margin of brachial (subdiscal) cell ( Figs 11F View Fig , 13A–B View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing absent ( Figs 13A–B View Fig ) or present ( Fig. 11F View Fig ). Third segment of labial palpus distinctly shortened. Dorsal lobe of pronotum absent ( Fig. 12J View Fig ). Posterior end of precoxal sulcus without rounded depression ( Fig. 12J View Fig ) ..................................................................................... Mimodoryctes Belokobylskij, 2001 View in CoL

13. First radiomedial vein (2-SR) of fore wing absent or largely unsclerotised ( Fig. 38F View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing always present ( Fig. 38F View Fig ) ..................................................... 14

– First radiomedial vein (2-SR) of fore wing present and mainly well sclerotised ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig , 35A–B View Fig ; 37A View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing present ( Figs 35A– B View Fig , 37A View Fig ) or absent ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig ) ............................................................................................. 15

14. Apex of female vipositor transformed, upcurved, constricted subposteriorly, then widened and usually strongly narrowed towards apex; apex of ovipositor sheath distinctly widened. Second metasomal tergite often with basal area more or less distinctly delineated by furrow ....................... ................................................................................................. Neoheterospilus Belokobylskij, 2006 View in CoL

– Apex of of female ovipositor not transformed, not upcurved and rather evenly narrowed towards apex; apex of ovipositor sheath not or sometimes only weakly widened ( Fig. 38A View Fig ). Second metasomal tergite always without basal area delineated by furrow ( Fig. 38H View Fig ) ........ Heterospilus Haliday, 1836 View in CoL

15. Hind coxa without basoventral tooth ( Fig. 36G View Fig ). Fore wing distinctly maculate ( Fig. 37A View Fig ). Nervulus (cu-a) of fore wing strongly postfurcal ( Fig. 37A View Fig ). – Vertex and mesopleuron densely granulate ( Fig. 36C, I View Fig ). Hind wing of male with large simple pterostigma-like sclerotisation at costal vein .... ..................................................................................................... Hemidoryctes Belokobylskij, 1992 View in CoL

– Hind coxa with distinct basoventral tooth ( Figs 27C View Fig , 32H View Fig , 34A View Fig ). Fore wing hyaline or only sometimes partly faintly infuscate ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig , 35A–B View Fig ). Nervulus (cu-a) of fore wing more or less weakly postfurcal ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig , 35A–B View Fig ) .......................................................... 16

16. Vertex usually smooth, rarely with fine aciculation, always without granulation ( Fig. 34C, H View Fig ). Mesonotum without granulation, mainly smooth; mesopleuron smooth in lower half ( Fig. 34I, J View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing always present ( Fig. 35A–B View Fig ). Recurrent vein (m-cu) of hind wing usually weakly curved towards apex of wing ( Fig. 35B View Fig ); if sometimes almost straight, then perpendicular to mediocubital vein (1-M). Propodeum with large areola delineated by distinct carinae ( Fig. 34I View Fig ). Hind wing of male without pterostigma-like sclerotisation ................................................. .................................................................................................................... Parallorhogas Marsh, 1993 View in CoL

– Vertex granulate and usually with additional undulate transverse striae or reticulation ( Figs 26B View Fig , 28D View Fig , 30C View Fig , 32B View Fig ). Mesonotum granulate and often with additional rugosity; mesopleuron granulate in lower half ( Figs 26E–F View Fig , 28G–H View Fig , 30D–E View Fig , 32F–G View Fig ). Second radiomedial vein (r-m) of fore wing often absent ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig ), but sometimes present. Recurrent vein (m-cu) of hind wing always curved towards base of wing ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31B View Fig , 33A View Fig ). Propodeum basically without areola delineated by carinae ( Figs 26E View Fig , 28G View Fig , 30E View Fig , 32G View Fig ). Hind wing of male with pterostigma-like sclerotisation ..........17

17. Radial (marginal) cell or fore wing not or only weakly shortened; metacarpus (1-R1) usually not or only slightly shorter than pterostigma ......................................................... Leluthia Cameron, 1887 View in CoL

– Radial (marginal) cell or fore wing distinctly shortened; metacarpus (1-R1) distinctly shorter than pterostigma ( Figs 27A View Fig , 29A View Fig , 31A View Fig , 33A View Fig ) ............................................ Hecabalodes Wilkinson, 1929 View in CoL