First record of the male of the widespread Calliscelioelegans (Perkins) (Hymenoptera, Platygastridae) along with some taxonomic notes on the species.
The hitherto unknown male of the widespread and tramp species, Calliscelioelegans (Hymenoptera, Platygastridae) is hereby reported for the first time, from India. The two sexes are chromatically quite similar. The male has the same conspicuous banding pattern in the forewing as that of the female. The status of Caloteleatanugatra Narendran (Hymenoptera, Platygastridae) from India is reviewed and is proposed to be a junior synonym of Calliscelioelegans, new synonymy. Distribution of Calliscelioelegans in India is mapped.
Zoological Survey of India, Calicut, India.
Keloth
K
Rajmohana
AICOPTAX, Zoological Survey of India, Calicut, India.
Abhilash
A
Peter
AICOPTAX, Zoological Survey of India, Calicut, India.
Tc
T
Narendran
Calliscelioelegans; Caloteleatanugatra; India.; Platygastridae; male; new synonymy