Description and biological notes of the first species of Xenos (Strepsiptera: Stylopidae) parasitic in Polistes carnifex F. (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in Mexico

Jeyaraney Kathirithamby, David P. Hughes

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Abstract

A description and biological notes on the first species of Xenos (X. hamiltoni) (Strepsiptera: Stylopidae) parasitic in Polistes carnifex F. from Mexico is given. A list of Strepsiptera and their hosts from Mexico is provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)35-45
Number of pages11
JournalZootaxa
Issue number1104
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 5 2006

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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