A KEY TO THE EGYPTIAN SUBFAMILIES OF THE FAMILY PTEROMALIDAE (HYMENOPTERA: CHALCIDOIDEA)

Authors

M. Salem, Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Egypt
S. Azab, Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Egypt
A. Al Sharkawy, Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Egypt
D. Farghaly, Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Egypt

Corresponding Author

Salem, M.

Document Type

Original Article

Subject Areas

Botany, Microbiology and Zoology

Keywords

Hymenoptera; Pteromalidae; Chalcidoidea; Egypt

Abstract

A key is presented to the Egyptian subfamilies of the family Pteromalidae as they are definedatthepresenttime,soastofacilitate recognition of the family. Included is a diagnosis of the family and illustrations of the taxonomic characters of the family and subfamilies. The key is based on material deposited in the main reference insect collections in Egypt and records from the literature.

How to Cite This Article

Salem, M.; Azab, S.; Al Sharkawy, A.; and Farghaly, D. (2015) "A KEY TO THE EGYPTIAN SUBFAMILIES OF THE FAMILY PTEROMALIDAE (HYMENOPTERA: CHALCIDOIDEA)," Al-Azhar Bulletin of Science: Vol. 26: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/absb.2015.23770