Eur. J. Entomol. 100 (3): 411-416, 2003 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2003.063

The genus Testudobracon in eastern China and the description of three new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Braconinae)

Yi-Ping WANG1, 2, Xue-Xin CHEN1,*, Jun-Hua HE1
1 Institute of Applied Entomology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
2 Department of Biology, College of Life Science, Zhejiang Forestry College, Lin'an 311300, China

The species of Testudobracon Quicke from eastern China are revised with four species recognized, including three new species: (Testudobracon flavus sp. n., Testudobracon guangxinensis sp. n. and Testudobracon grandiventris sp. n.). The new species are fully described and illustrated. A key to species of this genus is also provided. The types and other specimens are deposited in the Collection of Parasitic Hymenoptera at the Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

Keywords: Braconidae, Braconinae, Testudobracon, new species, eastern China

Received: July 18, 2002; Revised: October 10, 2002; Accepted: December 9, 2002; Published: September 15, 2003  Show citation

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WANG, Y., CHEN, X., & HE, J. (2003). The genus Testudobracon in eastern China and the description of three new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Braconinae). EJE, 100(3), 411-416. doi: 10.14411/eje.2003.063
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