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A review of Stephanidae (Hymenoptera: Stephanoidea) from India, with the description of five new species

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The family Stephanidae from India is reviewed, resulting in the description and illustration of one new species of Megischus Brullé, two new species of Foenatopus Smith and two new species of Parastephanellus Enderlein. In addition, a Chinese species Foenatopus weii Chen, van Achterberg & Xu and a range extension of Stephanus Jurine are reported from India. The male of Stephanus bidentatus van Achterberg, 2002, is newly reported with descriptions and illustrations. Keys to genera and species of Indian Stephanidae are provided along with a checklist of Stephanidae occurring in India. 
Title: A review of Stephanidae (Hymenoptera: Stephanoidea) from India, with the description of five new species
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The family Stephanidae from India is reviewed, resulting in the description and illustration of one new species of Megischus Brullé, two new species of Foenatopus Smith and two new species of Parastephanellus Enderlein.
In addition, a Chinese species Foenatopus weii Chen, van Achterberg & Xu and a range extension of Stephanus Jurine are reported from India.
The male of Stephanus bidentatus van Achterberg, 2002, is newly reported with descriptions and illustrations.
Keys to genera and species of Indian Stephanidae are provided along with a checklist of Stephanidae occurring in India.
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