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The epyrine genus Laelius Ashmead, consists of a total of 63 valid species recorded from all zoogeographic regions. Two of them, namely L. firmipennis (Cameron) and L. glossinae (Turner & Waterston), have been recorded from the Afrotropical region. In the present study, we revise all species of Laelius from the Afrotropical region by newly collected specimens, based on an integrative taxonomy approach, combining morphological characters and molecular phylogenetic analyses. We recognize seven species, one previously described, Laelius firmipennis , and six as new species, which are described and illustrated: Laelius pumbaai sp. nov. , Laelius sarabiae sp. nov. , Laelius scari sp. nov. , Laelius simbai sp. nov. , Laelius timoni sp. nov. and Laelius zirae sp. nov. Additionally, we propose Laelius glossinae as a junior synonym of Laelius firmipennis based on the morphological characters. Male–female associations of L. firmipennis and L. pumbaai are supported by molecular data, while L. scari by morphological data. We also provide a synopsis of how male–female associations were established in the other species of Laelius. Finally, we present a taxonomic key for all Afrotropical species of Laelius. •Integrative approach of both morphological and molecular • Wing polymorphism. • Sexual association of dimorphic species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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• All of the ten known species of Foenobethylus were described only from males. • A new species of Foenobethylus is discovered based on specimens in copulation. • The female of Foenobethylus is described for the first time. • This finding suggests that Foenobethylus might be a synonym of Parascleroderma. Foenobethylus Kieffer 1913 is a rare and small genus of Pristocerinae in the flat wasp family Bethylidae, with 10 described species worldwide, all of which are known only from males. In this study, we describe a new species, F. syndesis Chen & Azevedo, sp. nov. , based on a couple in copulation and one additional male from China. An updated key to species of the genus is provided. In light of the first discovery of the female of Foenobethylus , the differences between Foenobethylus and Parascleroderma are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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[Display omitted] • One new species of Gracilepyris is described; all previously described species are discussed and illustrated. • Designation of the neotype for type species of Gracilepyris. • One species, Mesitius brachypterus , is transferred to Gracilepyris. • Confirmation of previously identified synonyms of Gracilepyris rufipes and revalidations of the status of two Gracilepyris species. • A key to all world Gracilepyris is provided. The epyrine genus Gracilepyris (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) is reviewed. A new species, Gracilepyris malakeae Meidani & Khayrandish sp. nov. from Iran is described and illustrated. In order to clarify the taxonomic status of G. rufipes (Say, 1824), we herein redescribed, illustrated, and a neotype is designated. We also described the male of G. rufipes for the first time. By re-examining the type series, it was revealed that four previously identified synonyms of G. rufipes , Bethylus formicoides Provancher, Epyris montezuma Cameron, Mesitius nevadensis Ashmead, and Mesitius vancouverensis Ashmead is retained in the same taxonomic position. On the other hand, the following taxonomic changes are proposed: G. bifoveolatus (Ashmead), stat. rev. ; G. nudicornis (Kieffer), syn. nov. of G. bifoveolatus ; G. longicollis (Kieffer), stat. rev. , all from G. rufipes. Psilepyris brachypterus (Ashmead) is transferred to Gracilepyris brachypterus (Ashmead) comb. nov. This genus is reported for the first time from Iran. A key to Gracilepyris species and a distribution map are provided. The morphological characters of the new species and its closely related species are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: The genus Foenobethylus Kieffer from Southeastern Asia is studied, and seven species are recognized. Four previously described species are analyzed and had their known distribution broadened: F. gracilis Kieffer, F. elongatus Várkonyi and Polaszek, F. emiliacasellae Várkonyi and Polaszek, and F. thomascokeri Várkonyi and Polaszek. Two new species are described and illustrated, F. sharkeyi sp. nov. is characterized by having the metatrochanter without spine and the metafemur with acute proximal spine; and F. pyramidis sp. nov. is characterized by having the metatrochanter with one spine and the metafemur with two spines. The following new combination is established: F. thaianus comb. nov. from Parascleroderma because it has the metafemur with two proximal spines. An update world key to the species of genus is provided. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Two new species of Allobethylus are described and illustrated. Allobethylus korystus sp. nov. from Thailand is characterized as having a mandible with four apical teeth, a clypeus with a trapezoidal frontal profile and a pronotal declivity with a conspicuous crest. The last two traits are new characteristics to the genus. Allobethylus lamprus sp. nov. from Myanmar is characterized as having a mandible with three apical teeth, a clypeus with a triangular frontal profile and a bidentate median lobe. Additionally, A. multicolor Kieffer is recorded for the first time from Thailand. An updated world key to the species of genus is also provided. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article focuses on a study which summarized the available information about the species of the Neotropical Alongatepyris Azevedo (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) and described a new species from Colombia. A brief overview is given on the description and collection of the species. It also details the measurements and indices used to examine the species. Information is given on the key characteristics, diagnosis, description, and etymogeny of several Alongatepyris species, including A. Azevedo, A. platunissimus, and A. ingens,

The article presents information on a study which investigated the characterization of the types of the Neotropical species of Pseudisobrachium Kieffer. It notes that the descriptions and illustrations of the species are not sufficiently accurate to allow precise identifications. It discusses the taxonomic knowledge of the Neotropical species of Pseudisobrachium. It compares the characteristics of several Pseudisobrachium species, including P. alayoi, P. albipes, P. albitinctum, P. amplum, and P. apache.