Descriptions of two new species of the genus Agathis Latreille (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) from Spain, with a record of mating by one species on flowers

Abstract

Two new species of the genus Agathis Latreille, A. icarus sp. n. and A. nixoni sp. n., are described from southern Spain. Both species were observed feeding on the nectar of Anacyclus clavatus (Desf.) Pers.. (Asteraceae). A. nixoni was also observed mating on flowers. Mating by parasitoids at feeding sites is discussed.

Keywords :

• Agathis
• Braconidae
• Anacyclus
• Asteraceae
• flower-visiting
• parasitoid mating systems