Zosteragathis samensis 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

Zosteragathis samensis Sharkey sp. n.

Diagnosis.

Fore coxa yellow. Hind femur black. T2 mostly pale in anterior half and mostly melanic in posterior half. Scutellum sculpture smooth with punctures. T2 dimensions as wide as long or wider.

Description.

Body length 5.4 mm. Ovipositor length 3.3 mm. Ovipositor 0.6 × body length. Number of flagellomeres 31. Notauli sculpture not significantly wider posteriorly. Scutellum smooth with punctures. Mid tibia with 3 apical and 2 preapical spines. Hind tibia with 8 spines/pegs. Second submarginal cell diameter small, smaller than pedicel length, but larger than pedicel width. Wing hyaline with an infuscate patch posterior to stigma. T2 0.9 × longer than wide. T2 entirely striate, striae weak anteromedially where they converge medially. Color: head black except gena yellow; mesosoma black; fore and mid coxa yellow; posterior margin of T1 yellow; anterior half of T2 yellow.

Etymology.

Named after the type locality Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.

Material examined.

Holotype: Female: Thailand , Prachuab Khiri Khan, Khao Sam Roi Yot NP, Khao Look Glang, 12.107°N, 99.955°E, 20 m elev., Malaise trap, 8-15.iii.2009 (H2418, T4214), Yai Amnad. Paratypes: All female: Thailand , Prachuab Khiri Khan, Khao Sam Roi Yot NP, foot of Khao Taen, 12.146°N, 99.966°E, 1 m elev., Malaise trap, 3-10.v.2009 (H638, H968, T4825), Yai Amnad; Prachuab Khiri Khan, Khao Sam Roi Yot NP, 30m N, protection unit4, 12.268°N, 99.944°E, 1 m elev., Malaise trap, 3-10.v.2009 (H973, T4824) 24-31.v.2009 (H490, T4833), Yai Amnad; Lampang, Chae Son NP, Youthcamp, 18.83°N, 99.471°E, 455 m elev., Malaise trap, 1-7.iv.2008 (H901, T5421), B. Kwannui & A. Sukpeng; Mae Hong Son, Namtok Mae Surin NP, Haad Saen, 19.348°N, 97.985°E, 257 m elev., Malaise trap, 27.iv-4.v.2008 (H481, T3507), Na-maadkam, M; Prachuab Khiri Khan, Khao Sam Roi Yot NP, Saline wetland, Pa Gwad, N, 12.153°N, 99.972°E, 1 m elev., Malaise trap, 15-22.iii.2009 (H670, T4216), Yai Amnad .

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