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- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Copyright
- © 1974 Société entomologique de France
- ISSN
- 2168-6351
- eISSN
- 0037-9271
- DOI
- 10.1080/21686351.1974.12278167
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Summary J. R. Steffan: Three cases of morphological adaptation in the family Chalcididae [Hym.]. Brachymeria (Caenobrachymeria) polybiaeraptor subg. n., sp. n., living in the nest of a South-american Polybia differs from typical Brachymeria for it mimics the wasp, showing the same coloration, microsculpture and pubescence. The parasites of antlions Lasiochalcidia pubescens (Klug) and L. pugnatrix Steff. locate their host by detecting with the antennae the movements of the grains of sand which conceal the larvae. Using the scanning electron microscope the sensilla trichodea of the antennal club of females shows an abnormal development probably correlated with the host-finding behaviour. Strong mandibles and frontal process enable Peltochalcidia benoisti Steff. to tear a cocoon, then to reach a hidden pupa.
Journal
Annales de la Société entomologique de France (N S ) – Taylor & Francis
Published: Jul 31, 1974