Dryinidae of the Afrotropical region (Hymenoptera, Chrysidoidea) Author Olmi, Massimo Author Copeland, Robert S. Author Noort, Simon Van text Zootaxa 2019 2019-07-10 4630 1 1 619 journal article 26202 10.11646/zootaxa.4630.1.1 db6a16a6-0fe8-4987-8ad5-42223825fcd7 1175-5326 3336635 8D375836-CCBA-473C-836F-6ABD44B4F881 1. Bocchus bini Olmi, 1984 ( Figs 101A , 102A, B ) Bocchus bini Olmi 1984: 629 ; 1990b: 404 ; 1998a: 54 ; Olmi & van Harten 2006: 326 ; Olmi 2006: 40; Azevedo et al . 2010: 886 ; Olmi et al . 2015: 353; 2016: 71. Description. ♀ . Fully winged; body length 3.1–4.1 mm . Head completely reddish or black, except mandible and occasionally also clypeus testaceous; occasionally head black, except region between ocelli and occipital carina reddish; antenna completely testaceous, or brown, except scape and pedicel or also flagellomere 1 testaceous; mesosoma completely reddish, occasionally with metapectal-propodeal disc and propodeal declivity completely or partly black; metasoma black; legs testaceous. Head dull, setose, completely reticulate rugose; occasionally head granulate on sides of frontal line; occipital carina complete; ocellar triangle equilateral. Pronotum setose. Mesoscutum, mesoscutellum and metanotum dull, reticulate rugose. Notauli complete, posteriorly separated; in paratype with head reddish (in MOLC) notauli almost invisible. Metapectal-propodeal disc reticulate rugose; propodeal declivity with two longitudinal keels. Forewing with two dark transverse bands; pterostigma short and narrow. Protarsomeres 1–4 in following proportions: 13:2:2:8. Enlarged claw ( Fig. 101A ) with one row of five-six teeth and one bristle. Protarsomere 5 ( Fig. 101A ) with one preapical lamella and two bristles. Tibial spurs 1/1/1. ♂ . Fully winged; body length 2.0–3.0 mm (2.0– 2.6 mm in African specimens; 2.9–3.0 mm in specimens from Ye- men). Head black, except mandible testaceous; antenna brown; mesosoma black; metasoma brown; legs brown, except tarsi and protibia testaceous. Antenna filiform; antennomeres in following proportions: 13:7:8:8:8:9:8:8:8:10.5. Head swollen, dull, granulate and reticulate rugose; frontal line complete; occipital carina complete. Head of specimen from Uganda , Kichwamba , with POL = 6; OL = 3; OOL = 8; OPL = 5; TL = 2.5; head of specimen from Yemen , 12 km NW Manakhah , with POL = 6; OL = 3.5; OOL = 7.5; OPL = 8; TL = 7; head of specimen from Madagascar , 20°02.42’S 44°39.44’E , with POL = 3; OL = 3; OOL = 7; OPL = 7; TL = 4. Mesoscutum , mesoscutellum and metanotum dull, completely granulate and reticulate rugose; occasionally mesoscutellum partly granulate. Notauli complete and posteriorly separated; in some specimens from Madagascar mesoscutum with slight hardly visible tracks of notauli. In specimens from Uganda , Kichwamba , minimum distance between notauli longer than greatest breadth of lateral ocelli (8:3); in specimens from Yemen , 12 km NW Manakhah , minimum distance between notauli as long as temple: 7:7. Metapectal-propodeal disc reticulate rugose, with strong transverse posterior keel, dull, reticulate rugose; propodeal declivity dull, with two complete longitudinal keels (occasionally hardly visible); in specimens from Uganda , Kichwamba , and Tanzania , Kikolo Plot , propodeal declivity with median and lateral areas completely reticulate rugose; in specimens from Yemen , 12 km NW Manakhah , and from Tanzania , Mkomazi Game Reserve , propodeal declivity with median area partly shiny and unsculptured. In specimen from Kenya , 2.07836°S 38.22517°E , propodeal declivity with two incomplete longitudinal keels. Forewing hyaline, without dark transverse bands; distal part of 2r-rs& Rs vein shorter than proximal part (10: 12 in specimens from Uganda , Kichwamba ; 7: 12 in specimens from Yemen , 12 km NW Manakhah ); 2R1 cell open. In specimen from Madagascar , 25°00.40’S 46°18.20’E , apex of basivolsella broadened and with subdistal inner pointed apophysis ( Fig. 102A ); in specimen from Uganda , Kichwamba , apex of basivolsella not broadened ( Fig. 102B ). Tibial spurs 1/1/2. Material examined . Types : ♀ holotype : SOMALIA : Lower Shebelle , Afgooye (= Afgoi ), 1–15.II.1977 , MT, N. Bin leg. ( AMNH ). Paratypes : GHANA : Kumasi, Kwadaso, 28.III.1977 , CIBC, Scheibelreiter leg., 1♀ (with black head) ( AMNH ). NIGERIA : Oyo State , Ibadan, 1♀ ( CNC ); Ogun State , Ikenne, IX.1974 , J.T. Medler leg., 1♀ ( NHMUK ). SOMALIA : same locality label as holotype , 14–18.IV.1977 , N. Bin leg., 1♀ ( AMNH ); same locality label as holotype , 30.V–7.VI.1978 , G. Fiori leg., 1♀ ( AMNH ). Other material : BOTSWANA : Smiti Grassland, 19–26.IX.1975 , A.R. Smith leg., 1♂ ( NHMUK ). KENYA : Coast Prov., Boni Forest area, near Bodhei Village, 1.85602°S 40.69880°E , 31 m , 6–18.VI.2013 , 2 m Mt, mixed grass- and woodland, J. Bukhebi & R. Copeland leg., 1♂ ( MOLC ); Eastern Prov., Kasaala area, 2.07836°S 38.22517°E , 733 m , 8–22.I.2015 , MT, just inside isolated woodland patch, R. Copeland leg., 2♂♂ ( NMK ); Nairobi Prov., ICIPE Campus, Kasarani, 1.22317°S 36.89653°E , 1600 m , 8–15.IV.2014 , MT, near stream, meadow in degraded shrub-/grassland, R. Copeland leg., 1♂ ( NMK ); Rift Valley Prov., Lake Nakuru National Park, 0.47203°S 36.06388°E , 1908 m , 6–20.I.2006 , MT, mixed Olea , Cussonia , Vepris , R. Copeland leg., 1♂ ( NMK ); Rift Valley Prov., 15 mi. E Talec River, near Mara Game Ref., 11.VIII.1984 , D.E. Russell leg., 1♂ ( DEUCD ). MADAGASCAR : Antsiranana , Montagne d’Ambre National Park, 12°31.13’S 49°10.45’E , 1125 m , 14–30.V.2001 , MT, R. Harin’Hala leg., MA-01-01D-11, 1♂ ( MOLC ); Antsiranana , Diana Re- gion, Orangea dry forest, Ramena, Baie de dune, 900 m E of Camp Minier, 26.I–2.II.2007 , 12°13.97’S 49°21.99’E , M. Irwin, R.Harin’Hala leg., MT, dry forest, elev. 152 m , MG-62-07, 2♂♂ ( CAS , MOLC ); same locality label, 1–8.VI.2011 , MG-62-25, 2♂♂ ( MOLC ); Antsiranana , SAVA Region, Vohemar District, Antsahabelela rain for- est, 9 km SW Daraina, Binara, 13°15.03’S 49°37.00’E , 182 m , 17–24.XI.2010 , MT, in humid forest, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., MG-58-07, 4♂♂ ( 2 in CAS , 2 in MOLC ); Antsiranana , SAVA Region, Vohemar District, An- dranotsimaty dry forest, 9 km NE Daraina, 13°10.17’S 49°42.04’E , 90 m , 14–21.XI.2010 , MT, dry dense forest, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., MG-57-07, 1♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 19–26.XII.2010 , MG-57-12, 2♂♂ ( CAS , MOLC ); same locality label, 14–21.II.2011 , MG-57-19, 1♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 11-18.IV.2011 , MG- 57-27, 1♂ ( CAS ); Antsiranana , SAVA Region, Vohemar District, Andranotsimaty dry forest, 9 km NE Daraina, 13°10.17’S 49°42.04’E , 90 m , 19–26.XII.2010 , MT, dry dense forest, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., MG-57-12, 1♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 4–10.X.2010 , MG-57-01, 2♂♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 11-18.IV.2011 , MG- 57-27, 2♂♂ ( CAS , MOLC ); Fianarantsoa , Ananalava Forest, 29.6 km 280° W Ranohira, 22°35.30’S 45°07.42’E , 700 m , 1–5.II.2003 , MT, tropical dry forest, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF7383, 1♂ ( CAS ); Fianarantsoa , Isalo National Park, Sahanafa River, 29.2 km 351° N Ranohira, 22°18.48’S 45°17.30’E , 500 m , 10–13.II.2003 , MT, gallery forest, BLF7653, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., 1♂ ( CAS ); Mahajanga , Bemarivo Special Reserve, 23.8 km 223° SW Besalampy, 16°55.30’S 44°22.06’E , 19–23.XI.2002 , 30 m, sifted litter (leaf mold, rotten wood), tropical dry forest, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF6693, 3♂♂ ( 2 in CAS , 1 in MOLC ); Mahajanga , Ampijoroa National Park, 160 km N of Maevatanana on RN 04, 16°19.16’S 46°48.80’E , 43 m , 17–24.VIII.2003 , MT, deciduous forest, R. Harin’Hala leg., MA-25-11, 2♂♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Andohahela National Park, Manantalinjo Forest, 33.6 km 63° ENE Amboasary, 7.6 km 99° E Hazofotsy, 24°49.1’S 46°36.36’E , 150 m , 12–16.I.2002 , MT, spiny forest thicket, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF 4811, 1♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Kirindy Forest, 15.5 km 64° ENE Marofandilla, 20°02.42’S 44°39.44’E , 100 m , 28.XI–3.XII.2001 , MT, tropical dry forest, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF 4601, 1♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Forêt de Kirindy, 15.5 km 64° ENE Marofandilia, 20°04.09’S 044°39.38’E , 14–21.XI.2007 , B.L.Fisher, MT, tropical dry forest, el 30 m , BLF18285_02, 1♂ ( MOLC ); Toliara , Kirindy Mite National Park, 16.3 km 127° SE Belo sur Mer, 20°47.43’S 44°08.49’E , 80 m , 6–10.XII.2001 , MT, tropical dry forest, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF 4730, 4♂♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Antafoky, 23°28.43’S 44°03.51’E , 55 m , 25–28.I.2002 , MT, gallery forest, Frontier Project leg., MGF003, 2♂♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Berenty Private Reserve, Malaza Forest, Man- draré River, 8.6 km 314° NW Amboasary, 25°00.28’S 46°18.22’E , 40 m , 6.II.2002 , sifted litter (leaf mold, rotten wood), gallery forest, Fisher, Griswold et al . leg., BLF 5426, 1♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Berenty Special Reserve, 8 km NW Amboasary, 25°00.40’S 46°18.20’E , 85 m , 27.XII.2002 – 7.I.2003 , MT, gallery forest, M. Irwin, F. Parker, R. Harin’Hala leg., MA- 02-22-11 , 13♂♂ ( 8 in CAS , 5 in MOLC ); same locality label, 25.II–7.III.2003 , MA- 02-22- 17 , 2♂♂ ( CAS , MOLC ); same locality label, 5–15.II.2003 , MA- 02-22-15 , 9♂♂ ( 8 in CAS , 1 in MOLC ); same locality label, 7–17.III.2003 , MA- 02-22-18 , 7♂♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 15–25.II.2003 , MA- 02-22-16 , 7♂♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 30.XI–7.XII.2002 , MA- 02-22-07 , 1♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 16–23.XI.2002 , MA- 02-22-05 , 3♂♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 16–27.XII.2002 , MA- 02-22-10 , 15♂♂ ( 11 in CAS , 4 in MOLC ); same locality label, 26.I–5.II.2003 , MA- 02-22-14 , 30♂♂ ( CAS ); Toliara , Berenty Special Reserve, 8 km NW Amboasary, 25°01.26’S 46°18.33’E , 35 m , 7–17.X.2004 , MT, spiny forest, M. Irwin, F. Parker, R. Harin’Hala leg., MA-02- 22A-28, 2♂♂ ( CAS , MOLC ); Toliara , Ambohimahavelona village, 33 km NE of Tulear, 23°26.45’S 43°53.98’E , 46 m , 10–21.VIII-2009 , MT, dry forest, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., MG-50B-40, 1♂ ( MOLC ). NAMIBIA : Namib/Naukluft Park, near Gobabeb, Kuiseb River , 1♀ ( SANC ); Toliara, Beroboka village, 45 km NE Moron- dava, 19°58.65’S 44°39.92’E , 430 ft. , 22–30.V.2008 , MT, Antsarongaza gallery forest, MG-45A-24, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., 1♂ ( CAS ); same locality label, 22–30.XII.2007 , MG-45A-14, 1♂ ( CAS ); Toliara, Tsimanam- petsotsa National Park, Mitoho Forest, 24°02.91’S 43°45.14’E , 120 m , 24–29.X.2008 , MT, dense dry forest, M. Irwin, R. Harin’Hala leg., MG-53A-01, 1♂ ( CAS ). NIGERIA : East Central State , Udo FR, 11.IV.1973 , J.T. Medler leg., 1♂ ( NHMUK ). SOUTH AFRICA : Eastern Cape , Pearston, Plains of Camdeboo Game Reserve, 32°32.033’S 25°14.267’E , 969 m , 6.X.2010 – 18.I.2011 , MT, Camdeboo Escarpment Ticket, S. van Noort leg., PCD09-ACA1- M06, 13♂♂ ( 11 in SAMC , 2 in MOLC ); Gauteng , Pretoria District, Soutpan, 1♀ ( SANC ); Limpopo , 15 km E Kla- serie, Guernsey Farm, 19–31.XII.1985 , 1♀ ( CNC ). TANZANIA : Mkomazi Game Reserve, Ibaya Camp, 03°58‘S 37°48‘E , 25.XII.1995 – 29.I.1996 , MT, Acacia / Commiphora / Combretum bushland, SAM-HYM-PO15909, S. van Noort leg., 1♂ ( SAMC ); same locality label, 11.III–5.IV.1996 , SAM-HYM-PO17644, 1♂ ( SAMC ); same locality label, 16.V.1996 , H.G. Robertson leg. from light, SAM-HYM-PO20422, 1♂ ( SAMC ); Mkomazi Game Reserve, Ibaya Camp, SSE side, 03°57.91‘S 37°48.09‘E , 26.XI.1995 , Sweep mk5, mixed grasses & shrubs in open Combretum bushland, SAM-HYM-PO16701, S. van Noort leg., 1♂ ( SAMC ); Mkomazi Game Reserve, Ibaya Camp, NW side, 03°57.91‘S 37°48.09‘E , 28.XI.1995 , Sweep mk9, Acacia / Commiphora / Combretum bushland, SAM- HYM-PO16839, S. van Noort leg., 1♂ ( SAMC ); Mkomazi Game Reserve, Kikolo Plot, 04°06.72‘S 38°01.37‘E , 16.IV–2.V.1996 , MT, Commiphora woodland, SAM-HYM-PO16286, S. van Noort leg., 2♂♂ ( SAMC ); same lo- cality label, 2.V.1996 , Sweep, mk43, Cordia , Solanum shrubs & grasses in Commiphora woodland, SAM-HYM- PO18080, S. van Noort leg., 1♂ ( SAMC ). UGANDA : Ankole, Kichwamba, 23–29.IV.1968 ; 1♂ ( AMNH ), 1♀ ( ♀ with black head) ( USNM ). YEMEN : 12 km NW of Manakhah, 15°05’N 43°42’E , 3.VII–21.VIII.2001 , MT, A. van Harten leg., 2♂♂ ( MOLC ); same locality label, 15.V–24.VI.2003 , N. 7770, 3♂♂ ( MOLC ); same locality label, 24.VI–4.VIII.2003, N. 7915, 2♂♂ (MOLC). Hosts . Unknown. Distribution . Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen.