A Review of Meruacesa Kocak and Kemal (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) with Description of a New Species from Saudi Arabia

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Authors

  • T. C. Narendran
     Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Kerala, 673635 ,IN
  • Hamid Aliramah
     Department of Biology, King Khalid University,P.O. Box 9004, Abha-61413 ,SA
  • Zubair Ahmad
     Department of Biology, King Khalid University,P.O. Box 9004, Abha-61413 ,SA

Keywords:

Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eulophidae, Meruacesa, Review, New Species, Key.

Abstract

The genus Meruacesa Kocak and Kemal is redefined and reviewed in a preliminary frame work. A new species of this genus from Saudi Arabia is described. A key to species is provided. Diagnosis of all known species of Meruacesa is given with data on distribution and hosts.

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2012-06-01

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Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2012

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