Platygaster cf. achterbergiana Buhl, 2009

Anjana, M., Rajmohana, K. & Saleem, U. K. A., 2023, New records and new host associations of genus Platygaster Latreille (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) from India, Records of the Zoological Survey of India 123 (1), pp. 21-26 : 22-23

1. Platygaster cf. achterbergiana Buhl, 2009 ( Figure 1 )

Platygaster achterbergiana Buhl, 2009: 892 . Original description.

Diagnosis: Body length 1.09 mm. Body black. Legs including coxae yellowish brown. A1 brown, A2- A10 dark brown. Hyperoccipital carina absent. Occiput reticulate anteriorly; Vertex smooth except for weak reticulation between ocelli. Frons smooth. Scutellum at level of mesoscutum, T 2 without striation.

Host: Unknown

Distribution: Vietnam ( Buhl, 2009)

Specimen examined: f. INDIA: Kerala, Ambukuthi, Muthanga, Wayanad ; 05.iv.2014; Coll. Anjana; on card; Reg. No. ZSI/ WGRS /IR.INV.5345 .

Figures

Figure 1. Platygaster cf. achterbergiana Buhl (Female). A. Habitus B. Mesosoma dorsal view C. Mesosoma lateral view D. Antenna E. Head font view F. Head dorsal view G. Forewing H. Mesosoma dorsal view.