Diapriinae Wasps (Hymenoptera: Diaprioidea: Diapriidae) Associated with Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Argentina. (24th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Loiácono, Marta S.; Margaría, Cecilia B.; Aquino, Daniel A.
• Other Names: Lachaud Jean-Paul Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Psyche. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-24
• Subjects: Entomology -- Periodicals; Insects -- Periodicals; 595.705
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/320590
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-2615

Abstract

Abstract : We provide an overview of diapriid wasps associated with ants in Argentina and the diversity of interactions they have developed with their hosts. As a result, we report 16 species of nine genera of Diapriinae, two new geographic distributions, three new association records, illustrations, and photographs. We highlight myrmecophile symphylic species, with a high degree of integration with the host ants, adaptation being morphological and behavioral. A table with diapriid species and ant hosts is given.