A new species of Megastigmus (Hymenoptera, Megastigmidae) from China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most species of Megastigmus are considered important economic pests that grow in seeds, especially of conifers. Accurate identification of species is a crucial step for the biological research of parasitic pests and the further application of biological control. However, their large variety, small size, similar morphology and different growth and development stages have brought great challenges to taxonomic research. Traditional morphological identification often takes a long time and this requires us to seek a new method for rapid and accurate identification. Therefore, the better identification of Megastigmus urgently needs to be combined with molecular methods to help taxonomic development.

New information

Here, Megastigmusdaduheensis sp. n

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848687 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature