A taxonomic study of Trechnites Thomson (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) from China

Zootaxa 2026 Open access

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Authors: BO-YU ZOU, Guo‐Hao Zu, Yan‐Zhou Zhang
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5763.3.6
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Abstract

Seven species of Trechnites Thomson from China are taxonomically studied. Three species are newly described: T. cacopsyllae Zou, Zu & Zhang, sp. nov., T. monticola Zou, Zu & Zhang, sp. nov. and T. yunnanensis Zou, Zu & Zhang, sp. nov. An additional species, T. concinnus Kazmi and Hayat, is newly reported from China. Diagnoses or descriptions, microphotos of key characters, as well as the known distribution and hosts of each species are provided. A dichotomous key is also given to facilitate the identification of species.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5763
Issue
3
Pages
407–420
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN