Apozyx
Apozyx is a genus of braconid parasitic wasps with only one species, Apozyx penyai. It is the only genus in the subfamily Apozyginae.[1] This subfamily was originally proposed as a separate family by Mason in 1978.[2]
| Apozyx | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Braconidae |
| Subfamily: | Apozyginae |
| Genus: | Apozyx Mason, 1978 |
| Species: | A. penyai |
| Binomial name | |
| Apozyx penyai Mason, 1978 | |
Description and distribution
The genus Apozyx, and hence the subfamily Apozyginae, are the only braconids to possess the 2m-cu cross-vein of the forewing, the presence of which otherwise serves to distinguish ichneumonids from braconids. Apozygines have a cyclostome oral cavity.[3]
The genus has only been found in Chile.
Biology
It is suspected that Apozyx penyai has host use patterns similar to doryctines but there have been no direct observations.[1]
References
- Wharton, Robert A.; Marsh, Paul M.; Sharkey, Michael J. (1997). Manual of the New World Genera of the Family Braconidae (Hymenoptera) (PDF). Washington DC: The International Society of Hymenopterists. p. 69.
- W.R.M., Mason (1978). "A new genus, species and family of Hymenoptera (Ichneumonoidea) from Chile [Apozyx penyai]". Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington.
- H., Goulet; J.T., Huber (1993). "Hymenoptera of the world: An identification guide to families".
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