A morphologically unusual new species of Phanuromyia Dodd (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) from India

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Authors: J. Abitha, Rupam Debnath, KELOTH RAJMOHANA, Sandeep Singh, Rajwinder Kaur Sandhu, K. P. DINESH
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5759.1.5
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Phanuromyia levigata Abitha, Rajmohana and Debnath sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) is described from India incorporating both morphological and molecular characterizations. Among the members of Phanuromyia, this species is unusual in having prominent facial and malar striae. A multigene maximum likelihood tree based on mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I and nuclear 28S ribosomal RNA gene sequences is provided to support its taxonomic placement. Additionally, a modified key to the species of Phanuromyia from India is provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny Hemiptera Insect Studies Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Volume
5759
Issue
1
Pages
75–85
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN