Zosteragathis perknos 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 : 229

Zosteragathis perknos Sharkey sp. n.

Diagnosis.

Fore wing clear basally, infuscate in apical half; T2 much narrower basally than apically; close to Z. nigrolineatus (Achterberg & Long, 2010), but differing in the dimensions of T2.

Description.

Body length 6.2 mm. Ovipositor length/body length ratio = 0.8. Interantennal space with a flat triangular elevation that narrows to a short ridge posteriorly and then divides into two short indistinct carinae that approach the median ocellus. Antenna with 35 flagellomeres. Third labial (penultimate) palpomere small, 1/3 as long as apical palpomere. Scutellar groove with 3 longitudinal ridg es. Fore tibia lacking thickened spines; mid tibia with 4 pegs; hind tibia with 8 pegs.

Etymology.

Perknos is Greek for dusky; here it is a reference to the dark color of the base of the hind tibia.

Specimens examined.

Holotype ♀, THAILAND, Chiang Mai, Doi Phahompok NP, Doi Phaluang, 20°1.06'N, 99°9.581'E, 1449 m elev., Malaise trap, 3-10.viii.2007 (H236, T2931), Wongchai, leg.

Paratypes: THAILAND: ♀, Petchaburi, Kaeng Krachan NP, Panernthung , km27, water pump, 12°49.151'N, 99°22.483'E, 970 m elev., Malaise trap, 17-24.x.2008 (H970, T4386), Sirichai leg. ♀, Mae Hong Son, Namtok Mae Surin NP, visitor’s center, 19°21.593'N, 97°59.254'E, 228 m elev., Malaise trap, 26.viii-2.ix.2007 (H958, T5874), Manu Namadkum leg.

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