Stenonartonia
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6191400 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/A7084763-FFFC-EF32-FF00-CD7AFA3133DB |
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Plazi |
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Key to the species of Stenonartonia View in CoL
1. Scutellum not depressed at sides, but expanded into a translucent amber colored lamella ( Figs 79–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ) overhanging the axillary fossa which has a very small opening. Axilla little depressed posterolateraly ( Figs 79–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Quite large yellow wasps with black markings on head and mesosoma and brown bands on metasomal terga ( Figs 38–39 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ), reminiscent of the social wasp Agelaia fulvofasciata (De Geer) View in CoL . (Species-group of S. polybioides )..................................................... 2
- Scutellum and axilla strongly depressed towards the axillary fossa ( Figs 77–78, 84–86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Scutellum without a lateral expansion ( Figs 84–85 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ) or at most a depressed one which is as dark and opaque as the remainder of the scutellum ( Figs 77–78 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Medium sized wasps with different color patterns ( Figs 36–37, 40–53 View FIGURES 36 – 47 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 )................................................. 6
2. Scutellum with a distinct translucent bubble-like anterolateral “window” ( Figs 79–80 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Metanotum low and rounded in profile ( Fig. 68 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). Propodeum covered with fine oblique striae and very reduced macropunctation ( Figs 97–98 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Apical margin of the clypeus straight in both sexes ( Figs 11–12 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 25–26 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Male mid femur strongly distorted by deep ventrobasal and mesodorsal concavities ( Fig. 54 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 ). Males with F9 concave ventrally and F11 curved, flattened and very elongate ( Figs 58–59 View FIGURES 57 – 64 )......... 3
- Scutellum without a bubble-like anterolateral “window”. Metanotum either low and rounded or high and angular in profile ( Fig. 69 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). Propodeum with visible macropunctation mixed with either strong or very fine striae of varied direction ( Figs 99– 101 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Apical margin of the clypeus at least slightly concave in females ( Figs 13–15 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ) and known males ( Fig. 27 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Known males with just a shallow basoventral flattening on the mid femur ( Fig. 56 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 ). Known males with F9 cylindrical and F11 short, cylindrical and tapering apically ( Fig. 60 View FIGURES 57 – 64 )........................................................................ 4
3. Sublateral propodeal surface weakly convex ( Fig. 89 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Anterior declivity of T1 barely convex ( Figs 111 View FIGURES 109 – 122 and 125 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Anterior metanotal band of denser sculpture strongly tapering at sides ( Fig. 79 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Disc of S1 with some weak transverse striae ( Fig. 139 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Female clypeus almost 1.4 × wider than high ( Fig. 11 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Male clypeus without distinct macropunctures ( Fig. 25 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Male with F11 flatter and ventral concavity of F9 deeper ( Fig. 58 View FIGURES 57 – 64 ).................................. S. polybioides (von Schulthess)
- Sublateral propodeal surface markedly convex ( Fig. 90 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Anterior declivity of T1 strongly convex ( Figs 112 View FIGURES 109 – 122 and 126 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Anterior metanotal band of denser sculpture thick all across ( Fig. 80 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Disc of S1 with a series of concentric U -like striae ( Fig. 140 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Female clypeus about 1.2 × wider than high ( Fig. 12 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Male clypeus with some distinct scattered macropunctures ( Fig. 26 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Male with F11 sub-cylindrical and ventral concavity of F9 shallower ( Fig. 59 View FIGURES 57 – 64 )...................... S. hasyva sp. nov.
4. Metanotum low and convex (as in Fig. 68 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ), with a very weak ridge ( Fig. 81 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Lateral axillary panel straight behind, not projected towards the axillary fossa ( Fig. 81 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Lateral lamella of scutellum with its border upturned, lip-like ( Fig. 81 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Axilla visibly depressed posterolaterally ( Fig. 81 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Propodeum strongly obliquely striatopunctate ( Fig. 99 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Apical propodeal lamella rounded above ( Fig. 127 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). T1 narrower and gradually expanded posteriorly ( Fig. 113 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ). S1 gradually expanded (as in Fig. 140 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ) and with some weak transverse striate....................................................... S. perdita sp. nov.
- Metanotum angularly bent in profile ( Fig. 69 View FIGURES 65 – 76 , a little less in S. guaraya ), with a stronger ridge ( Figs 82–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Lateral axillary panel produced behind towards the axillary fossa opening as a tongue-like projection ( Figs 82–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ) Lateral lamella of the scutellum thin, not upturned ( Figs 82–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Axilla hardly depressed posterolaterally ( Figs 82–83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Propodeal sculpture either primarily longitudinally striate ( Fig. 100 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ) or densely punctate with very fine, hardly visible, transverse striae ( Fig. 101 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Apical propodeal lamella more or less angularly projecting above ( Figs 128–129 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). T1 wider, campaniform ( Figs 114–115 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ). S1 abruptly expanded and not transversely striate ( Figs 141–142 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ).................................................. 5
5. Propodeal striae strong and mostly longitudinal, mixed above with coarse macropunctures ( Figs 82 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 100 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). T1 with well marked transverse carina, transverse sulcus and longitudinal sulcus ( Fig. 114 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ). Metanotum acutely angled in side view ( Fig. 69 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). Posterior tongue-like projection of the lateral axillary panel longer than the parategula, produced further backward ( Fig. 82 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Scutellar crest with scattered pilosity which does not obscure the opening of the axillary fossa ( Fig. 82 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Female clypeus about 1.2 × wider than high ( Fig. 14 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Dark metasomal markings reddish brown ( Fig. 152 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Middle of T2 with macropunctures mostly obscured amongst abundant micropunctation ( Fig. 152 View FIGURES 149 – 159 )........................................ S. cooperi sp. nov.
- Propodeal striae very weak and almost transverse, mostly obscured by well spread dense though not very coarse macropunctation ( Figs 83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 101 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). T1 with weak transverse carina and without either transverse or longitudinal sulci ( Fig. 115 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ). Metanotum straight angled in side view. Posterior tongue-like projection of the lateral axillary panel about as long as the parategula, poorly produced backward ( Fig. 83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Scutellar crest covered with abundant and long appressed pilosity which obscures the opening of the axillary fossa ( Fig. 83 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). Female clypeus about 1.3 × wider than high ( Fig. 15 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Dark metasomal markings dark chestnut ( Fig. 153 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Middle of T2 with well visible macropunctures amongst poor micropunctation ( Fig. 153 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ).... S. guaraya sp. nov.
6. Occipital carina complete. Propodeum with a well defined rounded posterior concavity ( Figs 87–88 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ) and its lateral surface alveolate above ( Figs 65–66 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). Apical propodeal lamella rounded and inseparably fused with the valvula ( Figs 123–124 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Scutellum expanded over the opening of the axillary fossa, which is this slit-like ( Figs 77–78 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). T1 short and wide ( Figs 109– 110 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ), strongly bent above in side view ( Figs 123–124 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). S1 crescent-shaped ( Figs 137–138 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Specialized area of the female vertex semielliptical ( Fig. 33 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Epicnemial carina indicated though weak ( Figs 65–66 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). (Species-group of S. occipitalis )...... 7
- Occipital carina interrupted behind the interocular space. Propodeum without a well defined rounded posterior concavity ( Figs 91–95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ) and with its lateral surface regularly macropunctate above ( Figs 71–76 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). Apical propodeal lamella more or less sharply projecting ( Figs 131–136 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Scutellum not expanded over the opening of the axillary fossa, which is then broadly oval ( Figs 84– 86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 ). T1 variable, elongate in most of the species ( Figs 116–122 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ), but always low and gently convex above in side view ( Figs 130–136 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). S1 variable ( Figs 143–148 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ) from crescent-shaped ( Fig. 145 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ) to elongate triangular ( Fig. 144 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Specialized area of
the female vertex thin, boomerang-like ( Fig. 35 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Epicnemial carina absent ( Figs 71–76 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ). (Species-group of S. apicipennis View in CoL )..................................................................................................... 8 7. Propodeal concavity sharply defined above and covered with reflecting down depressed pilosity ( Figs 77 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 87 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). T1 angularly bent above in side view and with a sharp transverse carina ( Figs 109 View FIGURES 109 – 122 , 123 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). S1 thicker and yellow ( Fig. 137 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Lateral expansion of the scutellum free of macropunctation ( Figs 77 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 87 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Pilosity over mesosomal dorsum shorter and not obscuring the surface ( Figs 65 View FIGURES 65 – 76 , 77 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 87 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Mesosoma and tegula with some yellow markings ( Fig. 87 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Fore wing bright orange with contrasting dark infuscate tip ( Fig. 36 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ). Mid and hind tarsi with a pattern of whitish rings ( Fig. 36 View FIGURES 36 – 47 )................. S. rejectoides sp. nov.
- Propodeal concavity diffusely defined above and covered with erect, non reflective pilosity ( Figs 78 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 88 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 96 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). T1 roundly bent above in side view and with a low transverse carina ( Figs 110 View FIGURES 109 – 122 , 124 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). S1 thinner and almost wholly dark ( Fig. 138 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Lateral expansion of the scutellum covered with macropunctures ( Figs 78 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 88 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Pilosity over mesosomal dorsum longer and denser, obscuring most of the surface ( Figs 66 View FIGURES 65 – 76 , 78 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 88 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 96 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Mesosoma and tegula wholly dark ( Fig. 88 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Fore wing dull amberish, gradually changing to weakly brown infuscate toward the tip ( Fig. 37 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ). Mid and hind tarsi wholly dark ( Fig. 37 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ).............................................................................................. S. occipitalis sp. nov.
8. Medial channel of the propodeum deep and sharply defined, especially below, where it widens into a smooth concavity, and with the medial carina interrupted at the concavity, not reaching the submarginal carina ( Fig. 103 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). T1 with a well defined medial carina along its anterior declivity ( Fig. 131 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). S1 elongate, about 1.5 × wider than long ( Fig. 144 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Head and mesosoma shinier than in the remaining species ( Fig. 72 View FIGURES 65 – 76 ).................................... S. flavotestacea (Giordani Soika) View in CoL
- Medial channel of the propodeum shallow and dull, without a special concavity below, and with the medial carina reaching the submarginal carina ( Figs 84–86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 91–95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 102, 104–108 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). T1 without a defined carina along its anterior declivity (130, 132– 136). S1 shorter, at least twice as wide as long ( Figs 143, 145–148 View FIGURES 137 – 148 )............................................ 9
9. S1 crescent-shaped, more than 3 × wider than long ( Fig. 145 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Grayish black wasps with well defined orange yellow metasomal bands and fore wing amberish, gradually changing to brown infuscate toward the tip, reminiscent of the social wasp Brachygastra lecheguana (Latreille) View in CoL ( Figs 43 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 51 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 )........................................ S. guaranitica (Bertoni) View in CoL
- S1 triangular, at most 2.5 × wider than long ( Figs 143, 146–148 View FIGURES 137 – 148 ). Color pattern different ( Figs 40–41, 44–47 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 49–50, 52–53 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 )................................................................................................... 10
10. Anterior axillary fossula small and completely exposed behind the parategula, this latter being thin and careniform as seen from above ( Figs 84 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 91 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Propodeum smoothly rounded at sides as seen from above. Medial channel covered below with erect, non reflective pilosity ( Figs 84 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 91 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 102 View FIGURES 96 – 108 )................................................. S. mimica (Kohl)
- Anterior axillary fossula large and largely hidden under the parategula, being this latter wider and digitiform as seen from above ( Figs 85–86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 92–95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Propodeum obtusely angular at sides as seen from above. Medial channel covered below with a band of reflective, down depressed pilosity ( Figs 85–86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 92–95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 104–108 View FIGURES 96 – 108 )....................................... 11
11. Clypeus opaque, densely shagreened and micropunctate in both sexes ( Figs 20 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 31 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Female clypeus covered with only thin appressed pubescence and no bristles ( Fig. 20 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Transverse carina of T1 rather weak, interrupted at middle ( Fig. 119 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ) and ending straight at the side before reaching the level of the spiracle ( Fig. 133 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). T2 covered with well defined macropunctures, separated amongst them by 1–2 × their own diameter at the middle and becoming very dense and coarse posteriorly, forming a well defined preapical band ( Fig. 157 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Tegula largely smooth and free of piliferous micropunctation externomedially ( Fig. 93 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Grayish black wasps with fore wings blackened along the costal region (reminiscent of the social wasp Polybia ignobilis View in CoL ) and with very reduced yellow markings on the legs ( Figs 44 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 52 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 ).................................... S. apicipennis (Fox) View in CoL
- Clypeus at least a little shiny, without dense shagreening and with sparser micropunctation in both sexes ( Figs 21–23 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 32 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Female clypeus with numerous yellowish bristles ( Figs 21–23 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Transverse carina of T1 strong and continuous at middle ( Figs 120–122 View FIGURES 109 – 122 ), reaching the level of the spiracles and curving backward at the side ( Figs 134–135 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ) except in S. grossa ( Fig. 136 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). T2 covered with weaker macropunctures, separated amongst them by 2–3 × their own diameter at the middle and becoming just a little coarser but not much denser posteriorly, so a preapical band is not defined ( Figs 158–159 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Tegula with piliferous micropunctation over its entire surface ( Figs 94–95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 ). Rather brownish black wasps with fore wings brownish (reminiscent of the social wasps Agelaia vicina View in CoL (de Saussure) and Polybia minarum Ducke View in CoL ) and extensive yellowish or reddish markings on the legs ( Figs 45–47 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 53 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 ).............................................................................. 12
12. Metanotal ridge sharp. Humeral angle obtuse and rounded. Macropunctation of T2 sparser and better defined amongst sparser micropunctation and pilosity ( Fig. 158 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Clypeus with micro and macropunctation weak and sparse in both sexes ( Figs 21 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 32 View FIGURES 24 – 35. 24 – 32 ). Mandibles and lower genae largely yellow in both sexes ( Figs 21 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 45 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ). Mesonotum, metanotum and mesepisternum with some dark reddish markings ( Figs 45 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 75 View FIGURES 65 – 76 , 86 View FIGURES 77 – 86 , 94 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 106 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Fore wing lighter (amberish) basally ( Figs 45 View FIGURES 36 – 47 and 53 View FIGURES 48 – 56. 48 - 53 ) … S. tanykaju sp. nov.
- Metanotal ridge blunt. Humeral angle sharper, straight angled. Macropunctation of T2 denser and mostly obscured amongst denser micropunctation and pilosity ( Fig. 159 View FIGURES 149 – 159 ). Males unknown. Female clypeus with micro and macropunctation strong and dense, at least over its dorsal third ( Figs 22–23 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ). Females without yellow or reddish markings on mandibles, genae, mesonotum, metanotum nor mesepisternum ( Figs 22–23 View FIGURES 9 – 23 , 46–47 View FIGURES 36 – 47 , 76 View FIGURES 65 – 76 , 95 View FIGURES 87 – 95 , 107–106 View FIGURES 96 – 108 ). Fore wing more uniformly dark brown, even at its base ( Figs 46–47 View FIGURES 36 – 47 ).................................................................................... 13
13. T 1 in side view with its anterior declivity depressed and the transverse carina bowed backward at the level of the spiracle ( Fig. 135 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Apical lamella of the propodeum in the shape of a small back-pointing projection separated from the valvula by a semicircular notch ( Fig. 135 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Clypeus covered with rather sparse and shallow macropunctation and with abundant micropunctation over its dorsal half ( Fig. 22 View FIGURES 9 – 23 )............................................................. S. hermetica sp. nov.
- T1 with its anterior declivity convex and the transverse carina ending straight at the level of the spiracle ( Fig. 136 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Apical lamella of the propodeum in the shape of a large triangular up-pointing projection separated from the valvula by an obtusely angular notch ( Fig. 136 View FIGURES 123 – 136 ). Clypeus covered with abundant and well marked macropunctation and with sparser micropunctation concentrated over its dorsal third ( Fig. 23 View FIGURES 9 – 23 ).................................................... S. grossa sp. nov.
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