Review of Kazakhstan species of the genus Pachyneuron Walker, 1833 (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae)

K.A. Dzhanokmen

Abstract. Ten species of Pachyneuron are reported from Kazakhstan. Data on distribution and biology are reported for the first time for most of these species. A key to the species is provided.

Key words: Hymenoptera, Pachyneuron, Kazakhstan

Zoosystematica Rossica, 2009, 18(1): 73-82 ▪ Published in print 3 July 2009

https://doi.org/10.31610/zsr/2009.18.1.73 ▪ Open full article

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