Anterhynchium mellyi (de Saussure, 1852) (Hymenoptera, Vespidae): lectotypification, redescription, and a new synonymy

Zootaxa 2026

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Authors: JIANGLI TAN, Yao Zhang, XIAOJUAN HUANG, Jia Li, CHENLU YANG, HUANYI GUO
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5757.6.5
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Abstract

To clarify correct identification of the potter wasp Anterhynchium mellyi (de Saussure, 1852), this species is redescribed and illustrated, its lectotype is designated and a new synonym, A. punctatum Nguyen, 2015, syn. nov., is proposed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5757
Issue
6
Pages
569–576
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN