Two new species and first record of the genus Therion (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Anomaloninae) from Peru

Zootaxa 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mabel Alvarado, Emilia C. Pérez
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5768.1.9
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Abstract

Therion Curtis currently includes 26 valid species, but only three species are known from South America, with no species known from Peru. The genus is reported for the first time from Peru and two new species are described: T. bifidus sp. nov. and T. blancasi sp. nov.. Illustrations and diagnoses for all South American species is presented together with a key for the Neotropical species.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5768
Issue
1
Pages
129–139
Publication date
8 March 2026
Language
EN