Polynema (Polynema) dikobraz species-group

Noort, Simon van & Triapitsyn, Serguei V., 2018, Revision of the Polynemadikobraz species-group with description of a remarkable new species from South Africa (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Mymaridae), ZooKeys 783, pp. 67-84 : 67

Polynema (Polynema) dikobraz species-group

Diagnosis.

The Polynema dikobraz species-group is characterized by the possession of modified microtrichia on the fore wing disc ( Triapitsyn 2017).

Affinities.

This species-group belongs to the nominate subgenus of Polynema based on absence of pits near the toruli; an “open” prosternum; a characteristic short marginal vein on the fore wing; petiole attached posteriorly to the gastral tergum; and male genitalia with digital hooks ( Triapitsyn and Fidalgo 2006, Triapitsyn 2017).

Distribution.

Madagascar, South Africa.

Habitat.

Associated with montane rainforest and fynbos.