Cremnoptoides yui Sharkey, 2011

Sharkey, Michael J. & Clutts, Stephanie A., 2011, A revision of Thai Agathidinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), with descriptions of six new species, Journal of Hymenoptera Research 22, pp. 69-132 : 90-92

Cremnoptoides yui Sharkey sp. n. Figs 41 42

Diagnosis.

This is the only species of Cremnoptoides that is not almost entirely black. The other two species, Cremnoptoides furcatus and Cremnoptoides pappi , do not have the extensive yellow coloration present in Cremnoptoides yui . For descriptions of the other two species see van Achterberg and Chen (2004).

Description.

Holotype female.

Length. 7.0 mm.

Head. Antenna with 40 flagellomeres; head slightly elongate; frons with sharp lateral carinae extending to lateral ocelli.

Mesosoma. Sternaulus weakly impressed with elongate transverse, shallow carinae extending the length of the mesopleuron; metapleuron aciculate to rugose and moderately setose; propodeum areolate with a spindle-shaped medial cell; propodeum moderately setose except medial cell; hind trochantellus with longitudinal carina, medial and lateral hind claws both with a right-angled or slightly acute basal lobe, hind femur aciculate; mid tibia with one peg; hind tibia with 3 pegs; last abscissa of RS of fore wing sinuate.

Metasoma. Metasomal tergum 1 with a smooth transverse groove; border between tergum 2 and 3 marked by a smooth transverse groove; ovipositor slightly shorter than body length.

Male. Essentially as in the holotype.

Variation.

The holotype is representative of darker specimens. Other specimens may have more extensive yellow color on the metasomal tergites and the flagellum may be pale brown, almost dark yellow.

Distribution.

Known only from the above localities in Thailand. Distribution map can be found at http://purl.org/thaimaps/yui.

Etymology.

Named in honor of Dr. Dicky Yu, for his immense contributions to hymenopterology.

Material examined.

Holotypefemale: H039, Thailand, Phitsanulok, Thung Salaeng Luang NP, Mixed deciduous forest (Gang Sopa waterfall), Malaise trap, 4-12.xi.2006, Pongpitak Pranee, [QSBG].

Paratypes: Thailand: 1♀, H1182, Chiang Mai, Pa Huay Tong Moo 8 Tambon Bo Luang, 1-20.ix.1997, S. Sonthichai, [HIC]; 2♀♀, H1183 & H1184, Loei, Phu Kradueng NP, Huay Lao Kao, Malaise trap, 9-16.viii.2006, Sutin Khonglasae, [HIC, QSBG]; 2♀♀, H632 & H644, Phetchabun, Nam Nao NP, Check point, Malaise trap, 5-12.v.2007, Noopean Hongyothi, [HIC]; 1♀, H681, Suphanburi, Pu Toei NP, Phu Toei hill top/road, Malaise trap,1-8.viii.2008, Saunbua. L. , [QSBG]; 1♀, H1185, Ubon Ratchathani, Pha Taem NP, Don Huay Can, Malaise trap, 9-15.vi.2007, Tongcam & Banlu, [QSBG]; 1♀, H1181, Ubon Ratchathani, Pha Taem NP, Huay Sa Nhom plateau, Malaise trap, 11-18.xi.2006, Sorawit and Thongdee, [QSBG]; 1♂, H1186, Ubon Ratchathani, Pha Taem NP, Kua nang nee, Malaise trap, 25.viii-2.ix.2006, Bunlu Subsiri, [HIC]; 1♀, H766, Ubon Ratchathani, Pha Taem NP, Phu Krajeaw foothill, Malaise trap, 9-15.vi.2007, Tongcam & Banlu, [HIC]; 1♀, H001, Chaiyaphum Tat Tone NP, Malaise Trap, 12-19.x.2006, Tawit Jaruphan, [HIC].

Key to Thai Species of Disophrys

1a	Mesoscutum yellow with a black spot on each lobe; notauli with wide crenulations	Disophrys strigata Enderlein
1b	Mesoscutum reddish orange; notauli with wide crenulations	Disophrys erythrocephala Cameron
1c	Mesoscutum yellow; notauli without wide crenulations	2
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2a	Blunt tubercles between antennae	Disophrys rhinoides van Achterberg & Long
2b	Sharp carinae between antennae	Disophrys subfaciata ( Brullé)
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Figures

Figure 41. Cremnoptoides yui a lateral habitus b fore wing c hind wing.

Figure 42. Cremnoptoides yui a anterodorsal head b dorsal propodeum c lateral head and mesosoma d dorsal head and thorax e dorsal metasomal terga 1 - 4.