Oxyscelio, Kieffer, 1907

Mo, Wen-Hui, Chen, Hua-Yan, Johnson, Norman F., Pang, Hong, Ma, Li & Liu, Jing-Xian, 2020, Revision of the genus Oxyscelio Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) from China, Zootaxa 4816 (3), pp. 251-310 : 254-256

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Key to species of Oxyscelio View in CoL from China

Females (Unknown for O. excavatus )

1 Metascutellum setose dorsally ( Figs 23 View FIGURES 21–26 , 35 View FIGURES 33–38 , 89 View FIGURES 87–92 , 185 View FIGURES 183–188 , 221 View FIGURES 219–224 )..................................................... 2

- Metascutellum not setose dorsally ( Figs 12, 14 View FIGURES 11–14. 11–12 , 17 View FIGURES 15–20 , 29 View FIGURES 27–32 , 45 View FIGURES 43–48 , 55 View FIGURES 53–58 , 65 View FIGURES 63–68 , 75 View FIGURES 73–78 , 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 109 View FIGURES 107–112 , 119 View FIGURES 117–122 , 129 View FIGURES 127–132 , 139 View FIGURES 137–142 , 145 View FIGURES 143–148 , 155 View FIGURES 153–158 , 165 View FIGURES 163–168 , 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 191 View FIGURES 189–194 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 211 View FIGURES 209–214 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 , 237 View FIGURES 235–240 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 249 View FIGURES 247–252 , 255 View FIGURES 253–258 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )........................................................................ 7

2 Middle genal carina present ( Figs 7 View FIGURES 5–10 , 24 View FIGURES 21–26 , 36 View FIGURES 33–38 , 186 View FIGURES 183–188 )............................................................ 3

- Middle genal carina absent ( Figs 8 View FIGURES 5–10 , 90 View FIGURES 87–92 , 222 View FIGURES 219–224 )................................................................ 6

3 Frontal depression without transverse or oblique carinae; gena without granulate sculpture posteroventrally ( Figs 36 View FIGURES 33–38 , 186 View FIGURES 183–188 ).. 4

- Frontal depression with 3 or more broadly interrupted transverse carinae; gena with granulate sculpture posteroventrally ( Fig. 24 View FIGURES 21–26 )................................................................................................. 5

4 Malar area near antennal insertion without carina or expansion; lateral propodeal carinae strongly diverging medially ( Fig. 35 View FIGURES 33–38 )........................................................................... Oxyscelio brevidentis Burks

- Malar area near antennal insertion with vertical carina extending from clypeus towards frontal depression ( Fig. 6 View FIGURES 5–10 ); lateral propodeal carinae weakly diverging medially ( Fig. 185 View FIGURES 183–188 ).................................. Oxyscelio mesiodentis Burks

5 Mesoscutal midlobe umbilicate-punctate anteriorly ( Fig. 23 View FIGURES 21–26 ); mesoscutellum without granulate sculpture ( Fig. 23 View FIGURES 21–26 ).......................................................................................... Oxyscelio arcus Burks

- Mesoscutal midlobe umbilicate-foveate anteriorly ( Fig. 95 View FIGURES 93–96 in Burks et al. 2013a); mesoscutellum with granulate sculpture ( Fig. 97 View FIGURES 97–100 in Burks et al. 2013a)............................................................................................................................................................ Oxyscelio ceylonensis (Dodd) View in CoL

6 Mesosoma and metasoma black ( Fig. 87 View FIGURES 87–92 ); mesoscutum umbilicate-foveate posteriorly ( Fig. 89 View FIGURES 87–92 )... Oxyscelio doumao Burks

- Mesosoma and metasoma yellowish ( Fig. 219 View FIGURES 219–224 ); mesoscutum transversely rugose posteriorly ( Fig. 221 View FIGURES 219–224 ).................................................................................... Oxyscelio nullicarina Mo & Chen , sp. n.

7 Hyperoccipital carina indicated by a sharp carina but not connected to occipital carina laterally ( Figs 45 View FIGURES 43–48 , 75 View FIGURES 73–78 , 119 View FIGURES 117–122 , 129 View FIGURES 127–132 , 165 View FIGURES 163–168 , 237 View FIGURES 235–240 )................................................................................................ 8

- Hyperoccipital carina absent, indicated by one or more rounded rugae, or connected to occipital carina laterally ( Figs 21 View FIGURES 21–26 , 29 View FIGURES 27–32 , 55 View FIGURES 53–58 , 65 View FIGURES 63–68 , 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 109 View FIGURES 107–112 , 139 View FIGURES 137–142 , 145 View FIGURES 143–148 , 155 View FIGURES 153–158 , 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 191 View FIGURES 189–194 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 211 View FIGURES 209–214 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 249 View FIGURES 247–252 , 255 View FIGURES 253–258 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )..................................... 14

8 Ventral frons with oblique flange between antennal foramen and eye (Fig. 347 in Burks et al. 2013a).................................................................................................... Oxyscelio nubbin Burks

- Ventral frons without oblique flange between antennal foramen and eye ( Figs 47 View FIGURES 43–48 , 77 View FIGURES 73–78 , 121 View FIGURES 117–122 , 131 View FIGURES 127–132 , 167 View FIGURES 163–168 , 239 View FIGURES 235–240 )............... 9

9 Upper frons hood-like, protruding over pedicel when antenna at rest ( Figs 47 View FIGURES 43–48 , 77 View FIGURES 73–78 , 121 View FIGURES 117–122 , 239 View FIGURES 235–240 )......................... 10

- Upper frons not hood-like ( Figs 131 View FIGURES 127–132 , 167 View FIGURES 163–168 )................................................................. 13

10 A5 longer than broad ( Fig. 43 View FIGURES 43–48 ); mesosoma and metasoma yellowish ( Fig. 43 View FIGURES 43–48 ); metascutellum narrowing apically, with posterolateral corners slightly convergent ( Fig. 45 View FIGURES 43–48 )........................................... Oxyscelio convergens Burks

- A5 broader than long ( Figs 74 View FIGURES 73–78 , 144 View FIGURES 143–148 , 236 View FIGURES 235–240 ); mesosoma and metasoma entirely black ( Figs 73 View FIGURES 73–78 , 117 View FIGURES 117–122 , 235 View FIGURES 235–240 ); metascutellum not narrowing apically, posterolateral corners not convergent ( Figs 75 View FIGURES 73–78 , 119 View FIGURES 117–122 , 237 View FIGURES 235–240 )........................................ 11

11 Mesoscutum and mesoscutellum with strong granulate microscultpure ( Fig. 119 View FIGURES 117–122 ).............. Oxyscelio granorum Burks

- Mesoscutum and mesoscutellum without granulate microsculpture ( Figs 75 View FIGURES 73–78 , 237 View FIGURES 235–240 )................................. 12

12 A4 broader than long ( Fig. 74 View FIGURES 73–78 ); radicle, scape and legs yellowish ( Figs 74, 77 View FIGURES 73–78 ); postmarginal vein present ( Fig. 78 View FIGURES 73–78 )........................................................................................ Oxyscelio cuculli Burks

- A4 longer than broad ( Fig. 236 View FIGURES 235–240 ); radicle, scape and legs blackish ( Fig. 236 View FIGURES 235–240 ); postmarginal vein absent ( Fig. 240 View FIGURES 235–240 )............................................................................. Oxyscelio paracuculli Mo & Chen , sp. n.

13 A4 broader than long ( Fig. 128 View FIGURES 127–132 ); metascutellum deeply divided apically ( Fig. 129 View FIGURES 127–132 )......... Oxyscelio intermedietas Burks

- A4 longer than broad ( Fig. 163 View FIGURES 163–168 ); metascutellum truncate apically ( Fig. 165 View FIGURES 163–168 ).................. Oxyscelio kramatos Burks

14 Ventral frons with oblique carina or tooth-like flange between antennal foramen and eye ( Fig. 5 View FIGURES 5–10 )..................... 15

- Ventral frons without oblique carina or tooth-like flange between antennal foramen and eye ( Fig. 57 View FIGURES 53–58 ).................. 16

15 Antennal clava filiform ( Fig. 2 View FIGURES 1–4 ); mesoscutal median carina present and complete ( Fig. 17 View FIGURES 15–20 )........ Oxyscelio aclavae Burks

- Antennal clava clubbed, with clavomeres closely connected. ( Fig. 210 View FIGURES 209–214 ); mesoscutal median carina absent or weak and incomplete in places ( Fig. 211 View FIGURES 209–214 ).......................................................... Oxyscelio nasolabii Burks

16 In dorsal view, occipital carina with sharp, protruding lateral corners ( Figs 55 View FIGURES 53–58 , 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 249 View FIGURES 247–252 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )............ 17

- In dorsal view, occipital carina rounded laterally, without lateral corners ( Figs 29 View FIGURES 27–32 , 65 View FIGURES 63–68 , 83 View FIGURES 83–86 , 109 View FIGURES 107–112 , 145 View FIGURES 143–148 , 155 View FIGURES 153–158 , 191 View FIGURES 189–194 , 255 View FIGURES 253–258 )....... 24

17 Mesoscutellar rim medially sharply incised ( Fig. 12 View FIGURES 11–14. 11–12 )....................................... Oxyscelio cordis Burks

- Mesoscutellar rim apically convex, straight or broadly concave posteriorly, but rim not incised ( Figs 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 249 View FIGURES 247–252 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )........................................................................................... 18

18 Occipital carina medially flat, with sharp dorsolateral corner, distinctly indicated throughtout ( Fig. 249 View FIGURES 247–252 )............................................................................................ Oxyscelio planocarinae Burks

- Occipital carina absent or convex medially ( Figs 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )................................... 19

19 Metascutellum distinctly wider than long ( Figs 103 View FIGURES 101–106 , 243 View FIGURES 241–246 , 265 View FIGURES 263–268 )................................................. 20

- Metascutellum about as long as wide or distinctly longer than wide ( Figs 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 , 231 View FIGURES 229–234 )............................ 22

20 T2 with a raised, setose and triangular anteromedian area present between two sets of strong, curved and parallel sublateral striae ( Fig. 268 View FIGURES 263–268 ).................................................................. Oxyscelio striarum Burks

- T2 with weaker longitudinal rugae or striae, with interstitial setae, and with no raised triangular area medially ( Figs 106 View FIGURES 101–106 , 246 View FIGURES 241–246 ) .................................................................................................. 21

21 Mesocutal median carina present and complete ( Fig. 103 View FIGURES 101–106 ); metascutellum truncate apically ( Fig. 103 View FIGURES 101–106 )................................................................................................... Oxyscelio flabelli Burks

- Mesocutal median carina absent or weak and incomplete in places ( Fig. 243 View FIGURES 241–246 ); metascutellum with a median incision apically ( Fig. 243 View FIGURES 241–246 ).................................................................. Oxyscelio perpensus Kononova

22 Mesoscutellum with a strong median carina ( Fig. 231 View FIGURES 229–234 ); fore wing not extending beyond T5 ( Fig. 230 View FIGURES 229–234 )..................................................................................................... Oxyscelio ogive Burks

- Mesoscutellum without a strong median carina ( Figs 175 View FIGURES 173–178 , 201 View FIGURES 199–204 ); fore wing extending beyond middle of T6 ( Figs 174 View FIGURES 173–178 , 200 View FIGURES 199–204 )... .................................................................................................. 23

23 Middle genal carina strong, with two strong carinae below ( Fig. 176 View FIGURES 173–178 ); postmarginal vein present ( Fig. 178 View FIGURES 173–178 )................................................................................................. Oxyscelio labis Burks

- Middle genal carina weakly indicated, without carinae below ( Fig. 202 View FIGURES 199–204 ); postmarginal vein absent ( Fig. 199 View FIGURES 199–204 )....................................................................................... Oxyscelio naraws Kozlov & Lê View in CoL

24 Metascutellum nearly flat and with some rugae or weak irregular sculpture medially, without transverse carinae ( Figs 29 View FIGURES 27–32 , 109 View FIGURES 107–112 , 139 View FIGURES 137–142 )............................................................................................... 25

- Metascutellum concave, smooth medially or with one or more sharp transverse carinae ( Figs 65 View FIGURES 63–68 , 155 View FIGURES 153–158 , 145 View FIGURES 143–148 , 191 View FIGURES 189–194 , 255 View FIGURES 253–258 )..... 28

25 Mesoscutellum with granulate sculpture ( Fig. 29 View FIGURES 27–32 )............................................ Oxyscelio arvi Burks

- Mesoscutellum without granulate sculpture ( Figs 109 View FIGURES 107–112 , 139 View FIGURES 137–142 )................................................... 26

26 Upper frons without additional carinae parallel to submedian carina ( Fig. 141 View FIGURES 137–142 )................... Oxyscelio jaune Burks

- Upper frons with one or more carinae parallel to submedian carina............................................. 27

27 Fore wing extending at least to apex of T5; mesoscutellum without median carina........ Oxyscelio dermatoglyphes Burks

- Fore wing not extending beyond middle of T5 ( Fig. 108 View FIGURES 107–112 ); mesoscutellum with median carina ( Fig. 109 View FIGURES 107–112 )............................................................................................... Oxyscelio florus Kononova

28 Mesoscutellum with extensive granulate sculpture laterally ( Figs 145 View FIGURES 143–148 , 155 View FIGURES 153–158 )...................................... 29

- Mesoscutellum without granulate sculpture ( Figs 65 View FIGURES 63–68 , 191 View FIGURES 189–194 , 255 View FIGURES 253–258 )................................................ 30

29 Posterior margin of metascutellum convex ( Fig. 155 View FIGURES 153–158 ); radicle yellowish ( Fig. 157 View FIGURES 153–158 )............... Oxyscelio kiefferi Dodd View in CoL

- Posterior margin of metascutellum weakly emarginated ( Fig. 145 View FIGURES 143–148 ); radicle blackish ( Fig. 147 View FIGURES 143–148 )........ Oxyscelio jugi Burks

30 Middle genal carina dorsally angled towards occipital carina ( Fig. 256 View FIGURES 253–258 )..................... Oxyscelio reflectens Burks

- Middle genal carina parallel with eye margin ( Figs 66 View FIGURES 63–68 , 192 View FIGURES 189–194 )................................................... 31

31 T1 without anterior bulge ( Fig. 68 View FIGURES 63–68 )................................................... Oxyscelio crebritas Burks

- T1 with small rounded anterior bulge ( Fig. 194 View FIGURES 189–194 )............................................................ 32

32 A5 broader than long; mesoscutum with longitudinal carina between median carina and notauli (Fig. 301 in Burks et al. 2013)........................................................................ Oxyscelio longiventris Burks

- A5 longer than broad ( Fig. 190 View FIGURES 189–194 ); mesoscutum without longitudinal carina between median carina and notauli ( Fig.191 View FIGURES 189–194 )..................................................................................... Oxyscelio mollitia Burks