An unusual occurrence of multiparasitism by two genera of Strepsiptera (Insecta) in a mango leafhopper Idioscopus clypealis (Lethierry) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the Philippines

Issue Date

4-2012

Abstract

The mango leafhopper Idioscopus clypealis (Lethierry) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) from the Philippines is parasitized by two genera of Strepsiptera, Halictophagus and Callipharixenos. A redescription of the male Halictophagus fulmeki (Hofeneder), a new record and description of its conspecific female and a key to Halictophagus in the Philippines are given, and a new species of female, Callipharixenos philippines sp. n. is described. The inclusion of the family Callipharixenidae as a subfamily Callipharixeninae within the family Halictophagidae is discussed. © 2012 Magnolia Press.

Source or Periodical Title

Zootaxa

ISSN

1175-5326

Volume

3268

Page

16-28

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Callipharixenos, Halictophagus, Philippines, Strepsiptera

Digital Copy

yes

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