Abstract

PUJADE-VILLAR, J.; EQUIHUA-MARTINEZ, A.; ESTRADA-VENEGAS, E. G.  and  MELIKA, G.. A new genus of oak gallwasp, kokkocynips Pujade-Villar & Melika gen. n., with a description of a new species from Mexico (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae). Acta Zool. Mex [online]. 2013, vol.29, n.1, pp.209-218. ISSN 2448-8445.

A new genus of oak gallwasp, Kokkocynips Pujade-Villar & Melika gen. n., is described from Mexico. Diagnostic characters and generic limits of the new genus are discussed in detail. Galls were found on branches of Quercus acutifolia Nee. Diagnostic characters, distribution and biology of the new species are described and illustrated.

Keywords : Cynipidae; gallwasp; Kokkocynips doctorrosae; taxonomy; morphology; distribution; biology.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in English     · English ( pdf )