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Pimpla Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) from Colombia
Diego G Pádua1, Rodrigo O Araujo, Luis A Mazariegos
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Entomologia, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.. user@example.com.
Zootaxa
|November 14, 2019
Summary
This study introduces three new Pimpla species to Colombia, aiding in the identification of these parasitoid wasps. A new key simplifies distinguishing Pimpla species in the region.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Parasitoid Biology
- Biodiversity of Colombia
Background:
- Pimpla Fabricius is a large genus of parasitoid wasps in the Pimplinae subfamily.
- These insects are idiobiont endoparasitoids, targeting Lepidoptera pupae and prepupae.
- Colombia hosts 13 known Pimpla species, but their identification is challenging due to morphological complexity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first records of three Pimpla species in Colombia: P. albomarginata, P. caerulea, and P. sumichrasti.
- To provide the first identification key for both female and male Pimpla species found in Colombia.
- To offer diagnoses, biological insights, and in vivo images for these species.
Main Methods:
- Field collection and morphological examination of Pimpla specimens from Colombia.
- Comparative analysis with existing taxonomic descriptions and keys.
- Development of a dichotomous identification key based on female and male morphology.
- Documentation of biological observations and photographic records.
Main Results:
- Three Pimpla species, P. albomarginata, P. caerulea, and P. sumichrasti, are newly recorded in Colombia.
- The first comprehensive identification key for Colombian Pimpla species (female and male) is presented.
- Diagnoses, biological notes, and images of the studied species are provided.
Conclusions:
- This research expands the known diversity of Pimpla in Colombia.
- The provided identification key will significantly improve the accurate identification of Pimpla species in the region.
- The study contributes valuable data for future research on Colombian parasitoid wasps and their ecological roles.
