Bradynobaeninae
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Male of a Bradynobaenus species |
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| Saussure , 1892 |
Females of Bradynobaenus chubutinus ( Rio Negro , Argentina)
The Bradynobaeninae are a subfamily of the Bradynobaenidae within the hymenoptera (Hymenoptera). Of them, only 10 species are known within the genus Bradynobaenus .
Their distribution extends exclusively to South and Central America. The mostly monochrome black, brown or reddish colored males are winged, while the brown or black and reddish colored females are wingless. The representatives of the subfamily examined so far, like those of the ancient Apterogyninae , no longer have a stridulation organ . Some species are definitely diurnal. In addition, little is known about their way of life.
literature
- Goulet H & Huber JT: Hymenoptera of the world: An identification guide to families. Center for Land and Biological Resources Research, Ottawa 1993, ISBN 0660149338