Zosteragathis sakaeratensis Sharkey, 2018

Sharkey, Michael J. & Chapman, Eric G., 2018, Revision of Zosteragathis Sharkey of Thailand (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae, Agathidini), Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 65 (2), pp. 225-253 : 231

Zosteragathis sakaeratensis Sharkey sp. n.

Diagnosis.

Fore wing without a small infuscate area posterior to stigma. T2 entirely or almost entirely (80%) melanic. T2 as wide as long or wider.

Description.

Body length 4.2 mm. Ovipositor length 2.8 mm. Ovipositor 0.7 × body length. Number of flagellomeres 29. Notauli sculpture not significantly wider posteriorly. Scutellum smooth with punctures. Mid tibia with 3 apical and 1 preapical spines. Hind tibia with 9 spines/pegs. Second submarginal cell diameter small, slightly smaller than pedicel length. Wing hyaline with a slight infuscation posterior to stigma. T2 0.8 × longer than wide. T2 entirely striate, striae relative straight throughout. Color: fore coxa melanic; mid coxa yellow; hind femur yellowish brown; T1 and T2 mostly melanic; posterior margin of T1 pale; T2 with some pale infusions medially and anterolaterally.

Etymology.

Named after the type locality Sakaerat Experimental Station.

Material examined.

Holotype: Female : Thailand , Nakhon Ratchasima, 60 km S, Sakaeret Expt. Stn., 14.5°N, 101.917°E, 450 m elev., Malaise trap, 2-4.iii.1971 (H238), P&P Spangler.

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