On the horns of a dilemma: toward a better understanding of the Monacon species (Hymenoptera: Perilampidae) of Borneo

D. Christopher Darling, Nikolai J. Tatarnic

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Abstract

A new species of Monacon is described from Borneo based on digital images, COI sequences and X-ray microtomography. The natural history of this primary parasitoid is documented and its host, a pinhole borer or ambrosia beetle, is documented with digital images and a COI sequence. The X-ray microtomography revealed that the frontal horn that is characteristic of the genus Monacon is not simply a cuticular process, but is associated with tissues, and may have a sensory function.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)723-734
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Natural History
Volume54
Issue number9-12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Mar 2020

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