Subfamily Masoninae
Compiler and date details
N.B. Stevens, M. Iqbal, A.D. Austin & J.T. Jennings, Centre for Evolutionary Biology & Biodiversity (CEBB), Waite Institute, Adelaide, South Australia
Introduction
This is a very small subfamily comprising only five described species worldwide. Masonia occurs in Australia (2 species) and north America (2 species), while the monotypic Mannokeraia is endemic to Australia. The females of Masonia are bizarre, wingless, ant-like wasps, while the males are fully winged, have very reduced venation, and an elongate head (as in females). Nothing is known about the biology of this group.
General References
Quicke, D.L.J., Austin, A.D., Fagan-Jeffries, E.P., Hebert, P.D.N. & Butcher, B.A. 2019. Molecular phylogeny places the enigmatic subfamily Masoninae within the Ichneumonidae, not the Braconidae. Zoologica Scripta 49: 64-71 [64]
van Achterberg, C. 1995. Generic revision of the subfamily Betylobraconinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and other groups with modified fore tarsus. Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) 298: 1-242
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2015 | 25-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |