A new genus and five new species of Neotropical Tryphoninae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) are described, expanding the diversity known from the Neotropics and clarifying relationships within the group.
The work presents diagnostic features, comparisons with related genera, and notes on distribution and morphology to aid identification.
This study situates Boethella within the Tryphoninae and Details its sister-group relationship to Boethus, supported by several synapomorphies. It also describes the distinguishing characters of the new genus and species, and discusses their placement within the tribe Tryphonini. Additional context covers the broader taxonomy of Tryphoninae and methods used in character analysis.
What you’ll experience:
- Clear diagnostic descriptions of Boethella canilae and related taxa
- Illustrations and discussion of wing venation, ovipositor structure, and other key traits
- Case studies showing how morphological features inform subfamily and tribe placement
- A cladistic perspective on relationships among tryphonine genera
Ideal for readers of taxonomic entomology, systematics, and anyone exploring ichneumonid diversity in the Neotropics.