Poecilocryptus zealandicussp. n. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Labeninae) from New Zealand

Abstract

The subfamily Labeninae is a primitive group of Ichneumonidae with strong phylogenetic and biogeographic associations with the southern hemisphere. To date, only one species, Certonotus fractinervis (Vollenhoven, 1873), has been described from New Zealand. This paper describes a second species, Poecilocryptus zealandicus sp. n., a genus previously known only from Australia. Comments are given on biogeography and potential hosts.

The conservation status of New Zealand Hymenoptera

“…In addition, there are currently, and have been historically, far fewer personnel and resources for the study of Hymenoptera. The ability to identify threatened species relies heavily on improved diagnostics and taxonomic revisions generating the capability to deliver such identifications (e.g., Fernandez et al 2011;Ward 2011). Third, parasitoids, which are positioned at higher trophic levels, depend on the persistence of their hosts or prey populations, which themselves may be vulnerable to stochastic extinctions and poor colonisation in disturbed habitats.…”

Kiwigaster gen. nov. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from New Zealand: the first Microgastrinae with sexual dimorphism in number of antennal segments

“…The Hymenoptera fauna of New Zealand is unusual, particularly in its high diversity of Diapriidae and Mymaridae, near absence of sawflies, and depauperate Aculeate fauna (Valentine & Walker 1991;Early et al 2001;Ward 2011;Ward & Goulet 2011). Endemism is high at the species level, but also present are higher-level endemic taxa; including the family Maamingidae (Early et al 2001).…”