Revision of the Genus Cardiochiles s.l. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Cardiochilinae) for Mexico /

almost doubling the number of species previously described.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mercado Uribe, Imelda
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:almost doubling the number of species previously described.
Cardiochiles, Toxoneuron, Hansonia, Neocardiochiles and
Cardiochilinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), are described
found in tropical and dry habitats. Distribution patterns of
hypothesis that members of this subfamily are more commonly
In the present work 15 Mexican species from the subfamily
new combination, are re-described. Phylogenetic
patterns of distribution of the members of this subfamily.
Psilommiscus. New evidence is provided to support the
relationships of the Mexican Cardiochilinae are analyzed
showing that at least five genera are present in Mexico
The genera Hansonia and Neocardiochiles endemic to the New
the Mexican Cardiochilinae are assessed and the concept of
Toxoneuron bicolor Szdpligeti and Psilommiscus levis (Mao)
Transition Zone provides a ground plan for establishing
World are recorded for first time from Mexico. The species
Item Description:"Major subject: Entomology".
Vita.
Physical Description:vii, 172 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 97-105.